Polk County property record for 1610 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $166,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,112 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-254-010 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-254-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,948 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 818 sqft 1st Floor |
| Upper Floors Area | 610 sqft Upper Floors |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Shed Area | 48 sqft Shed |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1610 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 48 FT LOT 35 CORRECTED PLAT OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS IN CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CORR PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7924-35-254-010
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1610 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 05, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 05, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00089572 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19343 / 733 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 05, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1610 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2234 |
| Document Number | 0000089572 |
| Book / Page | 19343 / 733 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00089572 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $264.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1610 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2234 |
| Document Number | 0000089573 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 05, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19343/735 |
| Instrument | 2022-00089573 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2052 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| 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 | $175,300 (+13.1%) Land $31,700 Building $143,600 | $175,300 (+13.1%) Land $31,700 Building $143,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,112.00 (+0.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $155,000 Land $28,000 Building $127,000 | $155,000 Land $28,000 Building $127,000 | |
| 2020 | $3,104.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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