Polk County property record for 420 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 964 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $9,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,572 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/00214-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/00214-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 964 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,388 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 824 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 424 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,400 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 204 sqft |
| Canopy | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 420 E 24TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 55 F N 95 F LOTS 15 & 16 CENTRAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTRAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 E 24TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20172016-00103971 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16522 / 509 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015161 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 420 E 24TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2228 |
| Document Number | 0000103971 |
| Book / Page | 016522 / 000509 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 103971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $13.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 E 24TH ST DES MOINES IA 503172228, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2228 |
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 | $105,600 (+16.81%) Land $17,700 Building $87,900 | $105,600 (+16.81%) Land $17,700 Building $87,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,572.00 (-0.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $90,400 Land $15,000 Building $75,400 | $90,400 Land $15,000 Building $75,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,578.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 |
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 |
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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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