Polk County property record for 827 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 935 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $49,500 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,070 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2018 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/03604-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/03604-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 935 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,082 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 935 sqft |
| Basement Area | 935 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,290 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 212 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 827 E 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 3 F LOT 43 & ALL LOT 44 & S 5 F LOT 45 BLK 5 YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Subdivision | YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 320 NE BOBCAT DR, WAUKEE, IA 50263-2119 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
| Oct 9, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20052006-00009520 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11191 / 410 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000107078 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 827 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 NE BOBCAT DR, WAUKEE, IA 50263-2119 |
| Document Number | 0000014934 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19434/198 |
| Instrument | 2023-00014934 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAUKEE, IA 50263 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 827 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000070447 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16847/0563 |
| Instrument | 2017-00070447 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 827 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000009699 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17024/0782 |
| Instrument | 2018-00009699 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 827 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6513 |
| Document Number | 0000028692 |
| Book / Page | 017105 / 000363 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 28692 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 230 62ND CT WEST DES MOINES IA 502668602, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8602 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 827 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6513 |
| Document Number | 0000017901 |
| Book / Page | 016625 / 000391 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17901 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $21.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 230 62ND CT WEST DES MOINES IA 502668602, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8602 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 827 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6513 |
| Document Number | 0000017899 |
| Book / Page | 016625 / 000386 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17899 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 443 GRIMES IA 501110443, GRIMES, IA 50111-0443 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $115,200 (+16.6%) Land $17,200 Building $98,000 | $115,200 (+16.6%) Land $17,200 Building $98,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,070.00 (-38.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $98,800 Land $14,700 Building $84,100 | $98,800 Land $14,700 Building $84,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,750.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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