Polk County property record for 2315 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,346 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $183,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,622 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/00061-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/00061-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,346 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,826 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 862 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 484 sqft |
| Basement Area | 312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 364 sqft |
| Patio Area | 456 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2315 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 BLK 4 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
2315 E 13th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 25, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2315 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREE STATE CREDIT UNION |
| May 24, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MORTGAGE FUNDING CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202629390 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20525 / 595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2315 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1914 |
| Document Number | 0000029390 |
| Book / Page | 20525 / 595 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.29390 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $29,572.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2315 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1914 |
| Document Number | 0000029391, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..29391 |
| Name | FREE STATE CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2315 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1914 |
| Document Number | 0000053549 |
| Book / Page | 18544 / 998 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00053549 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $247.20 |
| 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 | 2315 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1914 |
| Document Number | 0000053551 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18545/3 |
| Instrument | 2021-00053551 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2315 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1914 |
| Document Number | 201600087104 |
| Book / Page | 16449 / 0460 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2016-00087104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2315 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1914 |
| Document Number | 201600087106 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16449/0463 |
| Instrument | 2016-00087106 |
| Name | AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MORTGAGE FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73112 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2315 E 13th St was $3,622, up 2.2% from the year before.
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 | $3,622.00 (+2.2%) | $219,100 Land $30,900 Building $188,200 | $219,100 Land $30,900 Building $188,200 |
| 2024 | $3,544.00 | ||
| 2023 | $190,600 Land $26,500 Building $164,100 | $190,600 Land $26,500 Building $164,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,972.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2315 E 13th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2315 E 13th 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 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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