Polk County property record for 1507 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,432 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,616 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $44,500 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,032 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/00201-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/00201-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,432 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,072 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Basement Area | 940 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,616 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1507 E 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BIANCHI-CALVERT PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | BIANCHI CALVERT PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1507 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199918378 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8306 / 605 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 200600035363 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1507 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2616 |
| Document Number | 0000071978 |
| Book / Page | 017710 / 000258 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 71978 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1507 E 26TH ST DES MOINES IA 503172616, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2616 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $211,600 (+12.02%) Land $29,400 Building $182,200 | $211,600 (+12.02%) Land $29,400 Building $182,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,032.00 (-4.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $188,900 Land $25,800 Building $163,100 | $188,900 Land $25,800 Building $163,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,168.00 |
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 · 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 500 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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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