Polk County property record for 23 E Gray St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.518 acres (22,575 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,734 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/01399-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/01399-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,040 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,575 sqft (0.518 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 301 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 23 E GRAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 255 CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 255 |
| 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 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1968 105TH ST, EARLHAM, IA 50072-8501 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20162015-00191704 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15961 / 405 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015887 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 23 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1735 |
| Document Number | 0000031149 |
| Book / Page | 016681 / 000672 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 31149 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1968 105TH ST EARLHAM IA 500728501, EARLHAM, IA 50072-8501 |
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 | $259,400 (+7.81%) Land $34,900 Building $224,500 | $259,400 (+7.81%) Land $34,900 Building $224,500 | |
| 2024 | $4,734.00 (+10.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $240,600 Land $31,800 Building $208,800 | $240,600 Land $31,800 Building $208,800 | |
| 2020 | $4,282.00 |
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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