Polk County property record for 1238 E 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 590 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,638 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-31-457-014 |
| Primary APN | 7923-31-457-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 590 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 959 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 590 sqft |
| Basement Area | 369 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,850 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1238 E 26TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 67 RICHTERS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHTERS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
The current owner of 1238 E 26th Ct bought it in December 2007.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1238 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008-00044365 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12466 / 0930 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $103,800 Land $30,300 Building $73,500 | $103,800 Land $30,300 Building $73,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,638.00 | ||
| 2023 | $91,800 Land $26,600 Building $65,200 | $91,800 Land $26,600 Building $65,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,520.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1238 E 26th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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.
The area around 1238 E 26th Ct 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 429 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, Verizon.
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