Polk County property record for 621 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 868 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,316 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-132-001 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-132-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 868 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,388 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 348 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 621 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 75 F LOT 20 BLK 57 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
621 E 16th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 621 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0008406503 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 621 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3528 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 621 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3528 |
| Document Number | 0000052487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18177/68 |
| Instrument | 2020-00052487 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 5, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $86,500 Land $10,000 Building $76,500 | $86,500 Land $10,000 Building $76,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,316.00 | ||
| 2023 | $75,800 Land $8,800 Building $67,000 | $75,800 Land $8,800 Building $67,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,130.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 621 E 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 621 E 16th 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 |
|---|
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 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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