Polk County property record for 273 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,500 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,188 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/02142-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/02142-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,734 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,700 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 273 E 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 57 F LOTS 23 & 24 BLK A EAST PARK PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST PARK PLACE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
273 E 18th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 273 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3756 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200179408 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8792 / 607 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000064963 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 273 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3756 |
| Document Number | 0000064963 |
| Book / Page | 19672 / 148 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00064963 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 273 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3756 |
| Document Number | 0000064964 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19672/151 |
| Instrument | 2023-00064964 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50310 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 273 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3756 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000032253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19078/319 |
| Instrument | 2022-00032253 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
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 | $140,300 Land $22,900 Building $117,400 | $140,300 Land $22,900 Building $117,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,188.00 | ||
| 2023 | $121,700 Land $19,500 Building $102,200 | $121,700 Land $19,500 Building $102,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,944.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 273 E 18th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 273 E 18th 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 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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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.
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