Polk County property record for 1443 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,766 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,488 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,200 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,228 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-34-406-003 |
| Primary APN | 7924-34-406-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,766 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,872 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,290 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 952 sqft |
| Attic Area | 524 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,488 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 234 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1443 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 52F N 160F W 144F E 158F LTS 3, 4 & 5 BLK B THOMPSONS SUB DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | BLK B THOMPSONS SUB |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,5 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1443 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0017449852 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1443 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2810 |
| Document Number | 0000060429 |
| Book / Page | 016339 / 000479 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4026 BEAVER AVE DES MOINES IA 503102828, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2828 |
| Document Number | 0000060429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016339/000479 |
| Instrument | 60429 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BUSN LNDR SVC |
|---|---|
| Type | Construction/Development Company |
| Address | 5000 WESTOWN PKWY # 420, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-5921 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $193,100 (+12.92%) Land $11,100 Building $182,000 | $193,100 (+12.92%) Land $11,100 Building $182,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,228.00 (+177.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $171,000 Land $9,900 Building $161,100 | $171,000 Land $9,900 Building $161,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,164.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 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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