Polk County property record for 1140 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,403 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $34 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Line of Credit May 2025 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/05909-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/05909-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,403 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,099 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 707 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 696 sqft |
| Basement Area | 696 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1140 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2959 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 9 STUTSMANS SUB DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | STUTSMANS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
1140 E 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1140 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit POLK COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND |
| May 12, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CITY OF DES MOINES, IOWA |
| May 12, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202525931 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20131 / 830 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1140 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1140 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Document Number | 0000026141 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20132/493 |
| Instrument | 2025-00026141 |
| Name | POLK COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | 505 5TH AVE STE 1000, DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2035 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1140 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1140 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Document Number | 0000025933 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20131/849 |
| Instrument | 2025-00025933 |
| Name | GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | 95 UNIVERSITY AVE # 1, DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1140 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000030726 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20155/240 |
| Instrument | 2025-00030726 |
| Name | CITY OF DES MOINES, IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1140 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Document Number | 0000025931 |
| Book / Page | 20131 / 830 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00025931 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $351.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1140 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Document Number | 0000025932 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20131/832 |
| Instrument | 2025-00025932 |
| Name | GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | PO BOX 716, DES MOINES, IA 50303 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1140 E 8th St was $34.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $34.00 | $147,200 Land $13,400 Building $133,800 | $147,200 Land $13,400 Building $133,800 |
| 2024 | $34.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,500 Land $11,500 | $11,500 Land $11,500 | |
| 2020 | $210.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1140 E 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1140 E 8th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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