Polk County property record for 117 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 956 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,034 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/02145-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/02145-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 956 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,776 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 708 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 708 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,150 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 117 E 28TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 73 BLK J HARTLEYS ADD TO GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | HARTLEYS ADDITION GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000120709 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 117 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7711 |
| Document Number | 202100120709 |
| Book / Page | 18861 / 894 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00120709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7711 |
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 | $121,600 (+17.6%) Land $24,700 Building $96,900 | $121,600 (+17.6%) Land $24,700 Building $96,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,034.00 (+26.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $103,400 Land $21,000 Building $82,400 | $103,400 Land $21,000 Building $82,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,602.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 |
|---|
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 175 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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