Polk County property record for 2127 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 962 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,996 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit May 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01763-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01763-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,475 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 385 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,550 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2127 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1946 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 55 DE MOTTES ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | DE MOTTES ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2127 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1946 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST STATE BANK |
| May 26, 2021 | Contract Sale, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20263193 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20396 / 872 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 15, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027668 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2127 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1946 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1573 VALLEYVIEW AVE, VAN METER, IA 50261-8518 |
| Document Number | 0000023215 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19472/838 |
| Instrument | 2023-00023215 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LYNNVILLE, IA 50153 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 11, 2053 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2127 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1946 |
| Document Number | 0000055009 |
| Book / Page | 18552 / 407 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00055009 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 848, WAUKEE, IA 50263-0848 |
| Date | May 26, 2021 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Rate | 0.95% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2127 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1946 |
| Document Number | 0000019572 |
| Book / Page | 018380 / 000241 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19572 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $117.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 848 WAUKEE IA 502630848, WAUKEE, IA 50263-0848 |
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 | $114,600 (+12.91%) Land $29,500 Building $85,100 | $114,600 (+12.91%) Land $29,500 Building $85,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,996.00 (-2.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $101,500 Land $26,000 Building $75,500 | $101,500 Land $26,000 Building $75,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,038.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1998–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | 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 606 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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