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405 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 405 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.041 acres (1,820 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$10,000 (Oct 2015)
Tax Bill$1,336 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Mortgage
Sep 2019 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-02-177-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-02-177-013
Alternative APN
  • 040/05646-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,236 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,328 sqft
1st Floor Area957 sqft
Upper Floors Area279 sqft
Basement Area92 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area1,820 sqft (0.041 acres)
Lot Dimensions70 ft deep x 26 ft wide
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area49 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address405 E 17TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-3605
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS 26 F N 78 F LOT 1 BLK 65 STEWARTS ADDITION
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section2
Legal SubdivisionSTEWARTS ADD
Legal Block65
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract5200

Owner

405 E 17th St is owned by a company that bought it in October 2015.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1935 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3764
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 17, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MIDWEST HERITAGE BK FSB
Sep 30, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Aug 22, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 10, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 15, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 15, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2015-00146030
Deed Book / Page15771 / 0959
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address405 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3605
Document Number0000063340
Instrument DateJan 17, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2990 EASTER LAKE DR DES MOINES IA 503202039, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2039

Mortgage

Document Number0000063340
DateJan 22, 2020
Book Page017672/000099
Instrument63340
Lender
NameMIDWEST HERITAGE BK FSB
TypeFederal Savings Bank
Address3580 EP TRUE PKWY, DES MOINES, IA 50320
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 30, 2019
Property Address405 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3605
Document Number0000029102
Book / Page017520 / 000227
Instrument DateSep 30, 2019
Instrument29102
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2245 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172233, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2233

August 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 22, 2019
Property Address405 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3605
Document Number0000017012
Book / Page017463 / 000001
Instrument DateAug 22, 2019
Instrument17012
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 23, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2990 EASTER LAKE DR DES MOINES IA 503202039, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2039

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 10, 2019
Property Address405 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3605
Document Number0000071495
Book / Page017287 / 000041
Instrument DateApr 10, 2019
Instrument71495
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 6, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2245 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172233, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2233

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$76,100 Land $3,500 Building $72,600$76,100 Land $3,500 Building $72,600
2024$1,336.00
2023$66,600 Land $3,000 Building $63,600$66,600 Land $3,000 Building $63,600
2020$1,192.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 405 E 17th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 405 E 17th 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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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