Polk County property record for 216 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,850 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.024 acres (1,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $516,500 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,542 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-03-151-018 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-151-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,850 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,300 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 630 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 1,080 sqft (0.024 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 54.2 ft deep x 19.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 216 E CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-1870 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BRIDGE DISTRICT PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIDGE DISTRICT PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
216 E Center St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 208 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Jun 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI HOMESERVICES LNDG |
| May 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI HOMESERVICES LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00017689 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19012 / 510 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 216 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870 |
| Document Number | 0000017689 |
| Book / Page | 19012 / 510 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00017689 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $825.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 216 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870 |
| Document Number | 0000017691 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00017691 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.75% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 7.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 216 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870 |
| Document Number | 0000106459 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 216 E CENTER ST DES MOINES IA 503091870, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870 |
| Document Number | 0000106459 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017881/000241 |
| Instrument | 106459 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 9, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 216 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870 |
| Document Number | 0000077838 |
| Book / Page | 017313 / 000966 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 77838 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $680.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 216 E CENTER ST DES MOINES IA 503091870, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870 |
| Document Number | 77840 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017313/000969 |
| Instrument | 77840 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2049 |
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 | $522,500 Land $74,100 Building $448,400 | $522,500 Land $74,100 Building $448,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,542.00 | ||
| 2023 | $505,400 Land $71,500 Building $433,900 | $505,400 Land $71,500 Building $433,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,080.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 E Center St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And 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.
The area around 216 E Center St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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