Polk County property record for 201 E 16th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 3,269 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.397 acres (17,279 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (May 2016) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/03776-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/03776-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,269 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,269 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 17,279 sqft (0.397 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 201 E 16TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3961 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 REDHEAD PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | REDHEAD PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of November 19, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3001 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4206 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20162015-00198586 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15991 / 66 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013436 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $256,000 (+8.02%) Land $45,800 Building $210,200 | $256,000 (+8.02%) Land $45,800 Building $210,200 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $237,000 Land $40,200 Building $196,800 | $237,000 Land $40,200 Building $196,800 |
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 |
|---|
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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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