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815 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 815 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1884
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,431 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$20,000 (Jul 2003)
Tax Bill$2,532 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Mortgage
Sep 2019 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-02-104-029

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-02-104-029
Alternative APNs
  • 040/05300-001-000
  • 04005300000000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,134 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,084 sqft
1st Floor Area718 sqft
Upper Floors Area416 sqft
Attic Area118 sqft
Basement Area416 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1884
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1911
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,431 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area248 sqft
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number04005300000000
Street Address815 E 15TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-3451
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description-EX BEG SW COR THN NE 2.21F NW 62.66F TO W LN SE 62.62F TO POB- LOT 28 BLK 49 STEWARTS ADDITION
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section2
Legal SubdivisionSTEWARTS ADD
Legal Block49
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2021
Census Tract1700

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1935 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3764
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 17, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MIDWEST HERITAGE BK FSB
Sep 30, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Aug 22, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 8, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 2, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 2, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0009959834
Prior Transfer DateAug 17, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc016665
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address815 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3451
Document Number0000063340
Instrument DateJan 17, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2990 EASTER LAKE DR DES MOINES IA 503202039, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2039

Mortgage

Document Number0000063340
DateJan 22, 2020
Book Page017672/000099
Instrument63340
Lender
NameMIDWEST HERITAGE BK FSB
TypeFederal Savings Bank
Address3580 EP TRUE PKWY, DES MOINES, IA 50320
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 30, 2019
Property Address815 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3451
Document Number0000029103
Book / Page017520 / 000248
Instrument DateSep 30, 2019
Instrument29103
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2245 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172233, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2233

August 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 22, 2019
Property Address815 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3451
Document Number0000017011
Book / Page017462 / 000992
Instrument DateAug 22, 2019
Instrument17011
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 23, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2990 EASTER LAKE DR DES MOINES IA 503202039, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2039

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJan 8, 2019
Property Address815 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3451
Document Number0000052117
Book / Page017206 / 000613
Instrument DateJan 8, 2019
Instrument52117
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 29, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2245 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172233, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2233

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$141,300 (+12.05%) Land $13,000 Building $128,300$141,300 (+12.05%) Land $13,000 Building $128,300
2024$2,532.00 (+8.39%)
2023$126,100 Land $11,600 Building $114,500$126,100 Land $11,600 Building $114,500
2020$2,336.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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