Polk County property record for 821 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,622 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-101-011 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-101-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Attic Area | 328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 524 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,550 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 821 E 22ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 40 & 41 BLK 3 YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40,41 41 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
821 E 22nd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 E 22ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Oct 29, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00039067 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17566 / 0086 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 821 E 22ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5221 |
| Document Number | 0000039067 |
| Book / Page | 017566 / 000086 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 39067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $105.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 821 E 22ND ST DES MOINES IA 503175221, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5221 |
| Document Number | 39069 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017566/000089 |
| Instrument | 39069 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 28, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 821 E 22ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5221 |
| Document Number | 0000039066 |
| Book / Page | 017566 / 000085 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 39066 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $84.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 821 E 22ND ST DES MOINES IA 503175221, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5221 |
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 | $106,100 Land $26,300 Building $79,800 | $106,100 Land $26,300 Building $79,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,622.00 | ||
| 2023 | $91,000 Land $22,400 Building $68,600 | $91,000 Land $22,400 Building $68,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,386.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 821 E 22nd 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 821 E 22nd 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 |
|---|
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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