Polk County property record for 1707 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $147,500 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,690 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-255-004 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-255-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,670 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 837 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 780 sqft |
| Attic Area | 273 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| 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 | Detached |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 291 sqft |
| Deck Area | 422 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1707 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 40 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 | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1707 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-00075901 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14222 / 0622 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1707 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2224 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000017666 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17466/0140 |
| Instrument | 2019-00017666 |
| Name | LOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2034 |
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 | $227,800 (-6.56%) Land $31,900 Building $195,900 | $227,800 (-6.56%) Land $31,900 Building $195,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,690.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $243,800 Land $28,200 Building $215,600 | $243,800 Land $28,200 Building $215,600 | |
| 2020 | $4,572.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile.
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