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1106 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1106 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,075 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.113 acres (4,956 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$52,000 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill$1,022 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2024 Sale
May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-03-131-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-03-131-012
Alternative APN
  • 040/00966-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,075 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,287 sqft
1st Floor Area696 sqft
Upper Floors Area283 sqft
Attic Area96 sqft
Basement Area212 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAsbestos
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,956 sqft (0.113 acres)
Lot Dimensions118 ft deep x 42 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area217 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1106 E 8TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-2904
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS 42 FT LOT 8 BLK B DEANS 2ND SD OF OUTLOT
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section3
Legal SubdivisionDEANS 2ND SUBDIVISION OF OLS
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1026
Census Tract4800

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1106 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2904
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 13, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 6, 2021Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract
NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 26, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 24, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
Sep 11, 2017Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024-00059655
Deed Book / Page19971 / 655
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

November 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 13, 2024
Property Address1106 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2904
Document Number0000059655
Book / Page19971 / 655
Instrument DateNov 11, 2024
Instrument2024-00059655
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$82.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1106 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2904

May 2021: Land Contract, Transfer

Document TypeLand Contract
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMay 6, 2021
Property Address1106 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2904
Document Number0000047106
Book / Page18515 / 400
Instrument DateMar 16, 2021
Instrument2021-00047106
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 731, DES MOINES, IA 50303-0731

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

DateMay 6, 2021
Lender
NameNOT AVAILABLE
Agreement
TypeLand Contract
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate4%

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 26, 2019
Property Address1106 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2904
Document Number0000067731
Book / Page017271 / 000287
Instrument DateMar 25, 2019
Instrument67731
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 8, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$16.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1106 E 8TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162904, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2904

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 24, 2018
Property Address1106 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2904
Document Number0000081617
Book / Page016895 / 000209
Instrument DateApr 19, 2018
Instrument81617
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$16.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1106 E 8TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162904, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2904

September 2017: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTax Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 11, 2017
Property Address1106 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2904
Document Number0000021235
Book / Page016639 / 000595
Instrument DateSep 7, 2017
Instrument21235
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 18, 2017

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1001 GRAND AVE WEST DES MOINES IA 502653502, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3502

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$70,100 (+14.73%) Land $14,300 Building $55,800$70,100 (+14.73%) Land $14,300 Building $55,800
2024$1,022.00 (-25.07%)
2023$61,100 Land $12,300 Building $48,800$61,100 Land $12,300 Building $48,800
2020$1,364.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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