Polk County property record for 257 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,258 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $122,500 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,630 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/05603-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/05603-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,258 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,545 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 562 sqft |
| Basement Area | 287 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,980 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 176 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 147 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 E 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 35 F N 71 F LOTS 1 & 2 & N 20 F S 100 F W 53.58F LT 1 BLK 63 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1378 NW 71ST PL, ANKENY, IA 50023-9603 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202467439 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20008 / 219 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $152,100 (+13.76%) Land $11,400 Building $140,700 | $152,100 (+13.76%) Land $11,400 Building $140,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,630.00 (+10.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $133,700 Land $10,000 Building $123,700 | $133,700 Land $10,000 Building $123,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,374.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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