Polk County property record for 21 E Gray St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,090 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.518 acres (22,575 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,824 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Line of Credit Jul 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-15-104-005 |
| Primary APN | 7824-15-104-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,090 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,794 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 650 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,575 sqft (0.518 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 301 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 21 E GRAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 256 CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 256 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1735 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00040166 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19554 / 215 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 21 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1735 |
| Document Number | 0000040166 |
| Book / Page | 19554 / 215 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00040166 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $343.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1735 |
| Document Number | 0000040167 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00040167 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 21 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1735 |
| Document Number | 0000003853 |
| Book / Page | 017940 / 000833 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 E GRAY ST DES MOINES IA 503151735, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1735 |
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 | $224,000 (-6.78%) Land $31,400 Building $192,600 | $224,000 (-6.78%) Land $31,400 Building $192,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,824.00 (+21.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $240,300 (+27.01%) Land $28,600 Building $211,700 | $240,300 (+27.01%) Land $28,600 Building $211,700 | |
| 2022 | $189,200 Land $23,300 Building $165,900 | ||
| 2021 | $189,200 Land $23,300 Building $165,900 | ||
| 2020 | $3,968.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1983–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 455 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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