Polk County property record for 716 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 768 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $322 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Sale Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-131-015 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-131-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Entry |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,708 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 148 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 716 E 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG 126F S OF NE COR LOT C THN S 29.5F W TO SW COR LOT B N 52F E 96.8F TO POB LTS B & C OP LOT 3 BLK 74 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3B C |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 640 BOULDER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009141 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 716 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3627 |
| Document Number | 0000009141 |
| Book / Page | 20054 / 432 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00009141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $23.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 640 BOULDER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 716 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3627 |
| Document Number | 0000082722 |
| Book / Page | 016431 / 000385 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 82722 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 716 E 18TH ST DES MOINES IA 503163627, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3627 |
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 | $18,000 (-80.58%) Land $7,100 Building $10,900 | $18,000 (-80.58%) Land $7,100 Building $10,900 | |
| 2024 | $322.00 | ||
| 2023 | $92,700 Land $6,200 Building $86,500 | $92,700 Land $6,200 Building $86,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 410 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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