260 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Property Records

Polk County property record for 260 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 4 ba · 2,218 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size0.028 acres (1,238 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$570,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill$3,176 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
May 2023 Sale
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN7824-03-151-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-03-151-026
Alternative APN
  • 040/00245-013-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,218 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,778 sqft
1st Floor Area668 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,550 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2017
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialUrethane Foam
Lot Area1,238 sqft (0.028 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area560 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address260 E CENTER ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50309-1870
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal DescriptionLOT 13 BRIDGE DISTRICT PLAT 1
Legal SubdivisionBRIDGE DISTRICT PLAT 1
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1017
Census Tract5102

Owner

260 E Center St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 30, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
VERIDIAN CU
May 3, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 9, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 23, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
VERIDIAN CU
Nov 20, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
VERIDIAN CU
Mar 26, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
VERIDIAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 3, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 3, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 9, 2022
Deed Document Number2023-00021200
Deed Book / Page19463 / 599
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870

Mortgage

Document Number0000080772
DateJul 30, 2021
Book Page18675/20
Instrument2021-00080772
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMay 3, 2023
Property Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870
Document Number0000021200
Book / Page19463 / 599
Instrument DateApr 26, 2023
Instrument2023-00021200
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$911.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870

September 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 9, 2022
Property Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870
Document Number0000071859
Book / Page19260 / 193
Instrument DateJun 2, 2022
Instrument2022-00071859
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMay 23, 2022
Property Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870
Document Number0000041763
Book / Page19121 / 315
Instrument DateJan 10, 2022
Instrument2022-00041763
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870

Mortgage

Document Number0000070970
DateDec 22, 2020
Book Page18265/320
Instrument2020-00070970
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueJan 1, 2036

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870
Document Number0000047539
Instrument DateNov 20, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 20, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address260 E CENTER ST DES MOINES IA 503091870, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870

Mortgage

Document Number0000047539
DateNov 25, 2019
Book Page017602/000322
Instrument47539
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueNov 24, 2034

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 26, 2019
Property Address260 E CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870
Document Number0000067746
Book / Page017271 / 000355
Instrument DateMar 25, 2019
Instrument67746
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$864.80
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address260 E CENTER ST DES MOINES IA 503091870, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1870

Mortgage

Document Number67748
DateMar 26, 2019
Book Page017271/000358
Instrument67748
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueMar 25, 2034

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$613,400 Land $74,100 Building $539,300$613,400 Land $74,100 Building $539,300
2024$3,176.00
2023$662,500 Land $71,500 Building $591,000$662,500 Land $71,500 Building $591,000
2020$1,078.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 260 E Center St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 13 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2008)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 2 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 260 E Center St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, ICS Advanced Technologies, Metronet, Vero Fiber.

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