Polk County property record for 836 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $163,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,890 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-102-023 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-102-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 650 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,480 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 836 E 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 14 & -EX BEG NE COR THN W 2F SE TO E LN N18F TO POB- LOT 13 BLK 4 YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| 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 | 836 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
| Sep 4, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00036463 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18465 / 305 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 836 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6514 |
| Document Number | 202100036463 |
| Book / Page | 18465 / 305 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00036463 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $260.00 |
| 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 | 836 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6514 |
| Document Number | 202100036465 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00036465 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6.25% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.2% |
| Document Number | 202100036466 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18465/327 |
| Instrument | 2021-00036466 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 836 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6514 |
| Document Number | 0000026663 |
| Book / Page | 018050 / 000632 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 26663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $136.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1239 73RD ST #A WINDSOR HEIGHTS IA 503241339, A, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1339 |
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 | $178,100 (+15.5%) Land $26,000 Building $152,100 | $178,100 (+15.5%) Land $26,000 Building $152,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,890.00 (+49.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $154,200 Land $22,100 Building $132,100 | $154,200 Land $22,100 Building $132,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,932.00 |
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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