Polk County property record for 2016 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $4,774 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7925-36-232-012 |
| Primary APN | 7925-36-232-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,497 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 375 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,150 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 888 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 49 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2016 59TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-6004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 32 LOOKOUT HEIGHTS PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOOKOUT HEIGHTS PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 901 |
2016 59th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2016 59TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-6004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000779889 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0000007798 / 0000000089 |
| 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 | $276,700 Land $51,000 Building $225,700 | $276,700 Land $51,000 Building $225,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,774.00 | ||
| 2023 | $248,000 Land $45,000 Building $203,000 | $248,000 Land $45,000 Building $203,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,698.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2016 59th 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 2016 59th St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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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