Polk County property record for 2342 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $234,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,108 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Dec 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-479-026 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-479-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,451 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,363 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 743 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 708 sqft |
| Attic Area | 246 sqft |
| Basement Area | 666 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,700 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2342 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1967 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 A W GUTHRIES ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | A W GUTHRIES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
2342 E 13th St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2342 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1967 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK IOWA |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK IOWA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00068930 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20015 / 112 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2342 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1967 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2342 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1967 |
| Document Number | 0000071483 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20349/625 |
| Instrument | 2025-00071483 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1225 JORDAN CREEK PKWY STE 200, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2342 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1967 |
| Document Number | 0000068930 |
| Book / Page | 20015 / 112 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00068930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $373.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2342 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1967 |
| Document Number | 0000068931 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00068931 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
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 | $178,000 Land $30,000 Building $148,000 | $178,000 Land $30,000 Building $148,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,108.00 | ||
| 2023 | $165,000 Land $26,300 Building $138,700 | $165,000 Land $26,300 Building $138,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,462.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2342 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 2342 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 |
|---|
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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