Polk County property record for 2511 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,110 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-477-016 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-477-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,971 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 836 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 480 sqft |
| Attic Area | 54 sqft |
| Basement Area | 601 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,400 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2511 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/3 LOTS 16 & 17 BLK 13 GRAND VIEW |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND VIEW |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16,17 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2511 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00073164 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19266 / 135 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2511 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1746 |
| Document Number | 0000073164 |
| Book / Page | 19266 / 135 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00073164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $276.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2511 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1746 |
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 | $191,900 (+16.23%) Land $20,900 Building $171,000 | $191,900 (+16.23%) Land $20,900 Building $171,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,110.00 (+8.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $165,100 Land $18,000 Building $147,100 | $165,100 Land $18,000 Building $147,100 | |
| 2020 | $2,862.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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