Polk County property record for 2507 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,040 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $88,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,224 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/03625-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/03625-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,084 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,149 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,065 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,040 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2507 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX S 10F- LOT 6 JOHNSON SMITH HEIGHTS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON SMITH HEIGHTS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2507 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20142015-00058119 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15409 / 315 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000059088 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $198,300 (+13.7%) Land $28,300 Building $170,000 | $198,300 (+13.7%) Land $28,300 Building $170,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,224.00 (+9.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $174,400 Land $24,700 Building $149,700 | $174,400 Land $24,700 Building $149,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,942.00 |
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
| 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 279 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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