Polk County property record for 517 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 808 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $34,500 (Sep 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,244 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/03851-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/03851-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 808 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,525 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 808 sqft |
| Basement Area | 501 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,375 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 517 E 24TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 35F N 65F LTS 20, 21 22, 23, & 24 BLK 14 YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Subdivision | YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
517 E 24th St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2010.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1452 NE 64TH ST, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-8817 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20102011-00023114 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13595 / 126 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062104 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 517 E 24TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6530 |
| Document Number | 0000117573 |
| Book / Page | 18847 / 806 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2021-00117573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1452 NE 64TH ST, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-8817 |
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 | $132,700 Land $17,600 Building $115,100 | $132,700 Land $17,600 Building $115,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,244.00 | ||
| 2023 | $114,100 Land $14,900 Building $99,200 | $114,100 Land $14,900 Building $99,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,076.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 E 24th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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.
The area around 517 E 24th 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 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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