Polk County property record for 818 E 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 336 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,500 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $942 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-103-025 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-103-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 336 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 370 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 336 sqft |
| Basement Area | 35 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Canopy | 8 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 818 E 23RD CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6566 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 15F LOT 22 & ALL LOT 21 BLK 5 YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21,22 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 818 E 23RD CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6566 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00029264 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19502 / 760 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 818 E 23RD CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6566 |
| Document Number | 0000029264 |
| Book / Page | 19502 / 760 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00029264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $104.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 818 E 23RDCT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6566 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 818 E 23RD CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6566 |
| Document Number | 0000097136 |
| Book / Page | 016961 / 000665 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 97136 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $191.79 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 818 E 23RD CT DES MOINES IA 503176566, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6566 |
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 | $58,200 (+24.09%) Land $20,900 Building $37,300 | $58,200 (+24.09%) Land $20,900 Building $37,300 | |
| 2024 | $942.00 (+16.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $46,900 Land $17,800 Building $29,100 | $46,900 Land $17,800 Building $29,100 | |
| 2020 | $812.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 761 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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