Polk County property record for 1429 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,953 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,532 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,178 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06604-001-001 |
| Primary APN | 080/06604-001-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,953 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,488 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,617 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,507 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 829 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,507 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,532 sqft (0.288 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 542 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1429 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK A & E 4.5F VAC 9TH ST ROW LYG W & ADJ LT 5 BLK A & PARCEL 2016-82 BK 16334 PG 744 BEG NE COR LT 4 THN S 10.18F THN WLY ALNG CRV 30.63F THN WLY ALNG CRV 130.2F THN N 1.1F TO NW COR LT 4 THN E 160F TO POB LOT 4 BLK A THOMPSONS SUB DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMPSONS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | A,E |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 080/06604-001-001
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1429 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREAT SOUTHERN BANK |
| Jan 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE SVGS |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202019-00090527 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17800 / 187 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029717 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1429 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2814 |
| Document Number | 201900090527 |
| Book / Page | 17800 / 187 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00090527 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $399.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1429 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2814 |
| Document Number | 201900090529 |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00090529 |
| Name | GREAT SOUTHERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1429 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2814 |
| Document Number | 0000068285 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1429 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 503142814, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2814 |
| Document Number | 0000068285 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017694/000175 |
| Instrument | 68285 |
| Name | STATE SVGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 09, 2050 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $366,600 (+12.97%) Land $13,300 Building $353,300 | $366,600 (+12.97%) Land $13,300 Building $353,300 | |
| 2024 | $6,178.00 (+29.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $324,500 Land $11,700 Building $312,800 | $324,500 Land $11,700 Building $312,800 | |
| 2020 | $4,760.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), as of August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the West Ninth Streetcar Line Historic District listed 1998 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 98000377 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Lumen Technologies Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 477 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IA7727031, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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