Polk County property record for 242 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 513 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,674 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,490 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/02417-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/02417-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 513 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,026 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 513 sqft |
| Basement Area | 513 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,674 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 242 E 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 17 FT LOT 24 & ALL LOT 25 L J KASSONS O P |
| Legal Subdivision | L J KASSONS |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,25 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6006 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4750 148TH ST, URBANDALE, IA 50323-2074 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage VISIONBANK OF IOWA |
| Oct 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202332911 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19519 / 170 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057592 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 242 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2255 |
| Document Number | 0000032911 |
| Book / Page | 19519 / 170 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00032911 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $135.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4750 148TH ST, URBANDALE, IA 50323-2074 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000032912 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00032912 |
| Name | VISIONBANK OF IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 242 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2255 |
| Document Number | 0000029940 |
| Book / Page | 016676 / 000638 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1597 NW 90TH CT CLIVE IA 503256207, CLIVE, IA 50325-6207 |
| Document Number | 0000029940 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016676/000638 |
| Instrument | 29940 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2022 |
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 | $87,600 (+15.72%) Land $18,800 Building $68,800 | $87,600 (+15.72%) Land $18,800 Building $68,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,490.00 (+6.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $75,700 (+23.09%) Land $16,000 Building $59,700 | $75,700 (+23.09%) Land $16,000 Building $59,700 | |
| 2022 | $61,500 Land $13,100 Building $48,400 | ||
| 2021 | $61,500 Land $13,100 Building $48,400 | ||
| 2020 | $1,402.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 761 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 | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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