Polk County property record for 1445 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,115 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,776 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,040 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-34-406-002 |
| Primary APN | 7924-34-406-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,115 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,041 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Attic Area | 364 sqft |
| Basement Area | 562 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,776 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1445 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | S 54F N 108F 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 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1445 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000110342 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $125,900 (+12.61%) Land $11,600 Building $114,300 | $125,900 (+12.61%) Land $11,600 Building $114,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,040.00 (+22.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $111,800 Land $10,200 Building $101,600 | $111,800 Land $10,200 Building $101,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,662.00 |
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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