Polk County property record for 1146 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 944 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,500 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,608 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Transfer Jun 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/05907-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/05907-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 976 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 268 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,900 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1146 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 LT 8 STUTSMANS SUB DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | STUTSMANS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
1146 E 8th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1146 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200585884 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10993 / 552 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042940 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1146 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Document Number | 0000042940 |
| Book / Page | 19890 / 750 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00042940 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1146 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1146 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Document Number | 0000100566 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1146 E 8TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162959, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2959 |
| Document Number | 0000100566 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016976/000472 |
| Instrument | 100566 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $90,100 Land $7,500 Building $82,600 | $90,100 Land $7,500 Building $82,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,608.00 | ||
| 2023 | $92,200 Land $6,500 Building $85,700 | $92,200 Land $6,500 Building $85,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,410.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1146 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 1146 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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