Polk County property record for 2209 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,678 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,910 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,272 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01861-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01861-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,678 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,328 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 578 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,910 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2209 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 11.45 F LTS 49,51,53 & N 32 F LTS 50,52,54 & ADJ ALLEY BTWN DEWEY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWEY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2209 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000081406 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2209 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000038534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18474/386 |
| Instrument | 2021-00038534 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2209 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1805 |
| Document Number | 0000058927 |
| Book / Page | 20288 / 920 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00058927 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2209 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1805 |
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 | $3,272.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $202,200 (+11.34%) Land $33,200 Building $169,000 | $202,200 (+11.34%) Land $33,200 Building $169,000 |
| 2024 | $3,272.00 (-1.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $181,600 Land $29,300 Building $152,300 | $181,600 Land $29,300 Building $152,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,306.00 |
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 | 5 (1980–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · 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 | 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 518 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 | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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