Polk County property record for 251 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,283 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,567 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,042 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-326-001 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-326-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,283 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,667 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 515 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,567 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 251 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 COTTAGE PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | COTTAGE PLACE PLAT 2 |
| 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 | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146-1837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000815 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 251 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3917 |
| Document Number | 0000012904 |
| Book / Page | 19746 / 363 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00012904 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $183.20 |
| 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 | 1541 DEAN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3652 |
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 | $127,100 (+13.58%) Land $10,600 Building $116,500 | $127,100 (+13.58%) Land $10,600 Building $116,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,042.00 (+18.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $111,900 Land $9,300 Building $102,600 | $111,900 Land $9,300 Building $102,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,724.00 |
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 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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