Polk County property record for 215 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,769 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,788 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $218,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,650 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01950-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01950-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,769 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,929 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 969 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,788 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 71 ft deep x 37.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 76 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 215 E 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 76F LOT 2 & S 76F W 37 1/2F LOTS 4 & 6 BLK 9 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,4,6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6007 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202415922 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19761 / 113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 215 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2217 |
| Document Number | 0000015922 |
| Book / Page | 19761 / 113 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00015922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $348.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 215 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2217 |
| Document Number | 0000015923 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00015923 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 215 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2217 |
| Document Number | 0000060800 |
| Book / Page | 19652 / 423 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00060800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2217 |
| Mail Care Of | MARTINA CASMONA |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 215 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2217 |
| Document Number | 0000060801 |
| Book / Page | 19652 / 424 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00060801 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $183.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 215 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2217 |
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 | $174,400 (+58.55%) Land $19,200 Building $155,200 | $174,400 (+58.55%) Land $19,200 Building $155,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,650.00 (+1.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $110,000 Land $16,400 Building $93,600 | $110,000 Land $16,400 Building $93,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,628.00 |
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 | 3 in force |
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 |
|---|
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 761 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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