Polk County property record for 710 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 5 ba · 1,877 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,410 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-05-403-020 |
| Primary APN | 7824-05-403-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,877 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 753 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,124 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,504 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 334 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Geothermal |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 710 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1060 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 49 T E BROWNS ADD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | T E BROWNS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sherman Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease) listed 2012 · 47 contributing resources · NRIS 12000063 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 710 18th St bought it in February 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 710 18TH ST # B, B, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1060 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013-00076593 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14670 / 0114 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 710 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1060 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000048908 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16758/0777 |
| Instrument | 2017-00048908 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 13, 2032 |
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 | $503,900 Land $64,400 Building $439,500 | $503,900 Land $64,400 Building $439,500 | |
| 2024 | $4,410.00 | ||
| 2023 | $454,500 Land $57,100 Building $397,400 | $454,500 Land $57,100 Building $397,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,608.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 710 18th 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 710 18th 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 189 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
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