Polk County property record for 1138 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 827 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,602 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-129-010 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-129-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 827 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,654 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 827 sqft |
| Basement Area | 827 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,900 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1138 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2959 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 LOT 10 STUTSMANS SUB DIV |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | STUTSMANS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2600 72ND ST STE A, A, URBANDALE, IA 50322-4724 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00168273 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15864 / 0055 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1138 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Document Number | 0000057185 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 7108 FRANKLIN AVE WINDSOR HEIGHTS IA 503245850, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-5850 |
| Document Number | 0000057185 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017226/000820 |
| Instrument | 57185 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 3, 2024 |
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 | $92,700 (+16.17%) Land $8,400 Building $84,300 | $92,700 (+16.17%) Land $8,400 Building $84,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,602.00 (+573.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $79,800 Land $7,200 Building $72,600 | $79,800 Land $7,200 Building $72,600 | |
| 2020 | $238.00 |
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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