Polk County property record for 1122 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 8 ba · 4,266 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $34,500 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,280 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-05-102-023 |
| Primary APN | 7824-05-102-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,266 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 5,939 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,673 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,673 sqft |
| Attic Area | 920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,673 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Spanish |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,760 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1122 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-4258 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 DRAKE UNIVERSITY ADD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | DRAKE UNIVERSITY ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 2600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Kingman Place Historic District listed 2000 · 129 contributing resources · NRIS 00000928 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 SE 4TH ST STE 101, 101, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4842 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-00047885 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14100 / 0371 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1122 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-4258 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201600094909 |
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| Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16482/0784 |
| Instrument | 2016-00094909 |
| Name | PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 17, 2037 |
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 | $284,000 (+7.98%) Land $16,000 Building $268,000 | $284,000 (+7.98%) Land $16,000 Building $268,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,280.00 (-10.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $263,000 (+22.9%) Land $14,000 Building $249,000 | $263,000 (+22.9%) Land $14,000 Building $249,000 | |
| 2022 | $214,000 Land $11,700 Building $202,300 | ||
| 2021 | $214,000 Land $11,700 Building $202,300 | ||
| 2020 | $5,870.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 |
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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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Vero Fiber.
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