Polk County property record for 275 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,010 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $16,500 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $80 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-181-002 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-181-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 884 sqft |
| Gross Area | 2,077 sqft |
| Attic Area | 309 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 3,010 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 250 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|
| Street Address | 275 E 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | S 43F N 111F LOT 13 BLK 63 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 275 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002-00002391 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9217 / 0119 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $4,600 (+15%) Land $4,600 | $4,600 (+15%) Land $4,600 | |
| 2024 | $80.00 (+5.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,000 Land $4,000 | $4,000 Land $4,000 | |
| 2020 | $76.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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