Polk County property record for 509 E Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
| Square Footage | 950 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,316 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,202.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 7824-27-251-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 950 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,074 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 950 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 874 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer Style |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding (Hardi-Board/Hardi-Plank) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame Construction |
| Foundation Type | Concrete Foundation |
| Roof Construction | Gable/Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 8,316 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 120 ft x 69 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Street Address | 509 E SPRING ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4749 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 39 SHARON HILLS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHARON HILLS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Minor Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-27-251-005
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 E SPRING ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Deed Doc Number | 200700029564 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11877 / 0608 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000131757 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 509 E SPRING ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4749 |
| Document Number | 0000131757 |
| Book / Page | 18913 / 912 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00131757 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 E SPRING ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4749 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 509 E SPRING ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4749 |
| Document Number | 202100098243 |
| Book / Page | 18756 / 204 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00098243 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 E SPRING ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4749 |
| Document Number | 202100098244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00098244 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Veterans Administration Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $237,700 (+8.29%) Land $34,500 Building $203,200 | $237,700 (+8.29%) Land $34,500 Building $203,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,202.00 (+4.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $219,500 Land $31,300 Building $188,200 | $219,500 Land $31,300 Building $188,200 | |
| 2020 | $4,016.00 |
509 E Spring St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 3rd percentile of exposed land nationally · 24th in Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — about 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures