Polk County property record for 232 E 16th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 616 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,143 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $164,500 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,296 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-326-018 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-326-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 616 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,232 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,143 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 232 E 16TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 KEITH PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEITH PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1641 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2259 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00031054 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19833 / 40 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 232 E 16TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3924 |
| Document Number | 201700060339 |
| Book / Page | 16805 / 0974 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00060339 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $87.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 232 E 16TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3924 |
| Document Number | 201700060342 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00060342 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
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 | $139,800 (+86.9%) Land $16,100 Building $123,700 | $139,800 (+86.9%) Land $16,100 Building $123,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,296.00 (-6.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $74,800 Land $14,000 Building $60,800 | $74,800 Land $14,000 Building $60,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,382.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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