Polk County property record for 203 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 880 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,876 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-326-013 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-326-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,276 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Basement Area | 396 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 449 sqft |
| Deck Area | 117 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 203 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 COTTAGE PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | COTTAGE PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00128933 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18901 / 415 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 203 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3917 |
| Document Number | 0000128933 |
| Book / Page | 18901 / 415 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00128933 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $95.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3918 |
| Document Number | 0000130325 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00130325 |
| Name | LAB INVESTMENTS COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $106,800 (+37.1%) Land $9,900 Building $96,900 | $106,800 (+37.1%) Land $9,900 Building $96,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,876.00 (+34.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $77,900 Land $8,700 Building $69,200 | $77,900 Land $8,700 Building $69,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,390.00 |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Lumen Technologies.
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