Polk County property record for 1920 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,305 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $228,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,228 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/08731-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/08731-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,305 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 537 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 231 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,280 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1920 59TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-6002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 & S 2 FT LOT 28 LOOKOUT HEIGHTS PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOOKOUT HEIGHTS PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27,28 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 901 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1920 59TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-6002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202429399 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19825 / 494 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2005000103 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1920 59TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-6002 |
| Document Number | 202100067730 |
| Book / Page | 18612 / 884 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00067730 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $268.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1920 59TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-6002 |
| Document Number | 202100067732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00067732 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $198,600 (+13.75%) Land $44,800 Building $153,800 | $198,600 (+13.75%) Land $44,800 Building $153,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,228.00 (-2.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $174,600 Land $39,500 Building $135,100 | $174,600 Land $39,500 Building $135,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,318.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 578 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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