Polk County property record for 317 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,118 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,142 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-156-002 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-156-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,118 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,236 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 317 E 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 60F LOTS 2, 4 & 6 BLK 4 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,4,6 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6001 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage POLK CNTY HEALTH DEPT |
| Jun 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-00105376 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16528 / 0399 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 317 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2219 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 317 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2219 |
| Document Number | 0000112278 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18823/263 |
| Instrument | 2021-00112278 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 309 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 317 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2219 |
| Document Number | 0000049546 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 317 E 23RD ST DES MOINES IA 503172219, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2219 |
| Document Number | 0000049546 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017195/000340 |
| Instrument | 49546 |
| Name | POLK CNTY HEALTH DEPT |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 317 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2219 |
| Document Number | 201600105376 |
| Book / Page | 16528 / 0399 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2016-00105376 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $117.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 317 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2219 |
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 | $124,900 (+17.06%) Land $18,100 Building $106,800 | $124,900 (+17.06%) Land $18,100 Building $106,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,142.00 (+12.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $106,700 Land $15,400 Building $91,300 | $106,700 Land $15,400 Building $91,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,902.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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.
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 761 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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