Polk County property record for 1400 E 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 966 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,946 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Nov 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $3,690 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-31-401-046 |
| Primary APN | 7923-31-401-046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 966 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,230 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,946 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1400 E 26TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2681 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX BEG NE COR THN W18.78F SE26.56F N18.78F TO POB- W157.13F E288.8F LOT 14 SD LOT 9 OP E 1/2 SEC 31-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 31-79-23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
1400 E 26th Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 1993.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1400 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2681 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0006912223 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1400 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2681 |
| Document Number | 0000015652 |
| Book / Page | 19759 / 794 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00015652 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 E 1400 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 E 1400 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
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 | $217,900 Land $33,100 Building $184,800 | $217,900 Land $33,100 Building $184,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,690.00 | ||
| 2023 | $194,000 Land $29,100 Building $164,900 | $194,000 Land $29,100 Building $164,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,518.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1400 E 26th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 1400 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 |
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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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