Polk County property record for 1617 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,249 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,072 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale Oct 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-255-009 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-255-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,249 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,045 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 796 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 453 sqft |
| Basement Area | 796 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 824 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Deck Area | 290 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1617 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 45 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 | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7924-35-255-009
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1617 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Oct 14, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Oct 23, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00043973 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18500 / 473 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1617 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2233 |
| Document Number | 0000043973 |
| Book / Page | 018500 / 000473 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 43973 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $320.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1617 E 8TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162233, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2233 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1617 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000033643 |
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| Date | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17540/0955 |
| Instrument | 2019-00033643 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CONCORD, CA 94520 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1617 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2233 |
| Document Number | 201800032418 |
| Book / Page | 17120 / 0893 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00032418 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $247.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1617 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316 |
| Document Number | 201800032420 |
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| Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00032420 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2048 |
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 | $226,100 (+11.49%) Land $31,900 Building $194,200 | $226,100 (+11.49%) Land $31,900 Building $194,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,072.00 (+6.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $202,800 Land $28,200 Building $174,600 | $202,800 Land $28,200 Building $174,600 | |
| 2020 | $3,822.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1998–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Lumen Technologies Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Metronet Holdings, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 307 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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