Polk County property record for 2529 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $102,500 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,520 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-25-377-002 |
| Primary APN | 7924-25-377-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,140 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 684 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,880 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2529 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 JOHNSON SMITH HEIGHTS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON SMITH HEIGHTS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2529 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200600036383 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11326 / 0192 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000103093 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2529 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1836 |
| Document Number | 0000103093 |
| Book / Page | 18779 / 776 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00103093 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $287.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2529 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1836 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000103095 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18779/780 |
| Instrument | 2021-00103095 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
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 | $197,300 (+12.55%) Land $27,500 Building $169,800 | $197,300 (+12.55%) Land $27,500 Building $169,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,520.00 (+19.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $175,300 Land $24,000 Building $151,300 | $175,300 Land $24,000 Building $151,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,956.00 |
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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