Polk County property record for 751 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 5,790 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,901 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,418 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-05-427-016 |
| Primary APN | 7824-05-427-016 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,790 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,901 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 83 ft deep x 56.3 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 03003537000000 |
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| Street Address | 751 16TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1080 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-HD |
| Legal Description | -EX BEG SE CORNER LOT 5 THN W 30F N 56.3F E 30F S 56.3F TO POB LOT 5- S 56.3F LOTS 5 & 6 MARSHES SUB DIV OF LOT 2 PURSLEY |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARSHES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,5,6 56 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| 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.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2805 SOMERSET LN, LONG LAKE, MN 55356-9680 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-00042538 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18128 / 853 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 751 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1080 |
| Document Number | 202000042538 |
| Book / Page | 18128 / 853 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00042538 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $447.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2805 SOMERSET LN, ORONO, MN 55356-9680 |
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 | $437,000 (+7.9%) Land $7,900 Building $429,100 | $437,000 (+7.9%) Land $7,900 Building $429,100 | |
| 2024 | $8,418.00 (-9.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $405,000 Land $7,900 Building $397,100 | $405,000 Land $7,900 Building $397,100 | |
| 2020 | $9,344.00 |
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 | 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, ICS Advanced Technologies, Metronet, Verizon.
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