1309 E 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1309 E 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 948 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	0.179 acres (7,800 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$175,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill	$4,808 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2018 Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7923-31-454-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7923-31-454-007`
Alternative APN	`060/07742-000-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	948 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,016 sqft
1st Floor Area	948 sqft
Basement Area	896 sqft
Finished Basement	828 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Architectural Style	Split Foyer
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,800 sqft (0.179 acres)
Lot Dimensions	156 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	155 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1309 E 26TH CT
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-2638
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 54 RICHTERS ADDITION
Legal Subdivision	RICHTERS ADD
Legal Lot Number	54
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2023
Census Tract	1800

Owner

1309 E 26th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	1309 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2638
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 27, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LAND HM FIN'L SVCS INC
Sep 28, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Sep 28, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Jul 21, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PREMIER CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 28, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 28, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 14, 2013
Deed Document Number	2018-00026050
Deed Book / Page	17093 / 0832
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	1309 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2638
Document Number	0000026052
Instrument Date	Sep 27, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1309 E 26TH CT DES MOINES IA 503172638, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2638

Mortgage

Document Number	0000026052
Date	Sep 28, 2018
Book Page	017093/000835
Instrument	26052

Lender

Name	LAND HM FIN'L SVCS INC
Address	CONCORD, CA 94520

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 27, 2048

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2018
Property Address	1309 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2638
Document Number	0000026054
Book / Page	017093 / 000859
Instrument Date	Sep 26, 2018
Instrument	26054
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 11, 2018
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$385.60
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	6613 SE SUNDANCER SWING PLEASANT HILL IA 503278527, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-8527

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2018
Property Address	1309 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2638
Document Number	0000026050
Book / Page	17093 / 0832
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2018
Instrument	2018-00026050
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$279.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1309 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2638

Mortgage

Document Number	0000026052
Date	Sep 28, 2018
Instrument	2018-00026052

Lender

Name	LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	1309 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2638
Document Number	0000008161
Instrument Date	Jul 21, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1309 E 26TH CT DES MOINES IA 503172638, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2638

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008161
Date	Jul 28, 2017
Book Page	016581/000744
Instrument	8161

Lender

Name	PREMIER CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50309

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	156 Months
Due	Jul 27, 2030

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$279,500 Land $30,100 Building $249,400	$279,500 Land $30,100 Building $249,400
2024	$4,808.00
2023		$249,700 Land $26,400 Building $223,300	$249,700 Land $26,400 Building $223,300
2020	$4,488.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1309 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1309 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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