Polk County property record for 1023 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,676 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $67,250 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,864 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-135-002 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-135-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,316 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 820 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 268 sqft |
| Basement Area | 228 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,676 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1023 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 3 & N 1/2 LOT 6 BLK D DEANS 2ND SD OF OUTLOT |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEANS 2ND SUBDIVISION OF OLS |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1023 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0015632693 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0000007740 / 0000000942 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 8, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2007-00093703 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $107,900 (+16.15%) Land $19,400 Building $88,500 | $107,900 (+16.15%) Land $19,400 Building $88,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,864.00 (+7%) | ||
| 2023 | $92,900 Land $16,700 Building $76,200 | $92,900 Land $16,700 Building $76,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,742.00 |
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 319 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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