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516 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315 Property Records

Polk County property record for 516 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.211 acres (9,216 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$170,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$3,702 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Transfer
Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-15-406-023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-15-406-023
Alternative APN
  • 010/03054-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,248 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,248 sqft
Basement Area992 sqft
Finished Basement475 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleRanch
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,216 sqft (0.211 acres)
Lot Dimensions144 ft deep x 64 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area180 sqft
Patio Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address516 E BROAD ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50315-2417
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description-EX S 3F- LOTS 175 & 176 & W 16F LOT 177 JEFFERSON HEIGHTS REPLAT
Legal SubdivisionJEFFERSON HEIGHTS REPLAT
Legal Lot Number175,177
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract4400

Owner

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address516 E BROAD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2417
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 30, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Aug 30, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 30, 2022
Deed Document Number2022-00069322
Deed Book / Page19247 / 446
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 30, 2022
Property Address516 E BROAD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2417
Document Number0000069321
Book / Page19247 / 464
Instrument DateAug 26, 2022
Instrument2022-00069321
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address516 E BROAD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2417
Mail Care OfRONALD CHIESA

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 30, 2022
Property Address516 E BROAD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2417
Document Number0000069322
Book / Page19247 / 446
Instrument DateAug 26, 2022
Instrument2022-00069322
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$271.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address516 E BROAD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2417

Mortgage

Document Number0000069323
DateAug 30, 2022
Instrument2022-00069323
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052

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$224,200 (+10.39%) Land $37,600 Building $186,600$224,200 (+10.39%) Land $37,600 Building $186,600
2024$3,702.00
2023Homeowner's exemption$203,100 Land $33,500 Building $169,600$203,100 Land $33,500 Building $169,600

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

Flood

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

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 461 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
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber.

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