Polk County property record for 1908 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 838 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,304 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Feb 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,200 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-203-010 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-203-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 838 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,676 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 838 sqft |
| Basement Area | 838 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,304 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1908 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-6023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 39F W 10RDS S 8RDS LOT 36 OP OF SD LTS 36 & 37 OP SEC 33-79-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 33-79-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36,37 37 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
1908 23rd St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 1995.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2501 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2664 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0007152952 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,600 Land $12,400 Building $54,200 | $66,600 Land $12,400 Building $54,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,200.00 | ||
| 2023 | $59,800 Land $11,100 Building $48,700 | $59,800 Land $11,100 Building $48,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,084.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1908 23rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1908 23rd St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 408 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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