Polk County property record for 1907 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,158 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,290 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,674 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-05-451-007 |
| Primary APN | 7824-05-451-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,158 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Attic Area | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,290 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1907 HIGH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-3317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 LOT 17 BLK A WEST & BURTONS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLK A WEST & BURTONS ADD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-05-451-007
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1907 HIGH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 02, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
| Jul 10, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI HOMESERVICES LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00002956 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17400 / 0419 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1907 HIGH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3317 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000025232 |
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| Date | Sep 02, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18043/867 |
| Instrument | 2020-00025232 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 233 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2040 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1907 HIGH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3317 |
| Document Number | 0000002956 |
| Book / Page | 017400 / 000419 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 08, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2956 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 06, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $243.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1907 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 503093317, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3317 |
| Document Number | 2958 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017400/000424 |
| Instrument | 2958 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 09, 2049 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,400 (+12.6%) Land $48,100 Building $108,300 | $156,400 (+12.6%) Land $48,100 Building $108,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,674.00 (+15.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $138,900 Land $42,600 Building $96,300 | $138,900 Land $42,600 Building $96,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,314.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Greenwood Park Plats Historic District listed 2013 · 278 contributing resources · NRIS 13000068 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Lumen Technologies Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, ICS Advanced Technologies, Metronet Holdings, VFN Holdings.
Based on FCC filings for 131 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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