Polk County property record for 1442 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 987 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,838 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $92 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06615-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06615-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 987 sqft |
| Basement Area | 987 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,480 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1442 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 10F S & ADJ & S 22F LOTS 1 & 2 BLK B THOMPSONS SUB DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMPSONS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
1442 8th St is owned by a company that bought it in January 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5885 NE 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1202 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025399 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20017 / 362 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000399 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1442 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2809 |
| Document Number | 0000000399 |
| Book / Page | 20017 / 362 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00000399 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5885 NE 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1202 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92.00 | $4,700 (-) Land $4,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,700 Land $4,700 | $4,700 Land $4,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,403.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1442 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1442 8th St 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 477 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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: Verizon.
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