Polk County property record for 1908 79th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,154 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,638 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $204,500 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,178 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 292/01108-077-000 |
| Primary APN | 292/01108-077-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,154 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 250 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 518 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Hardboard |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,638 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Lot Width | 77 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 450 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 544 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1908 79TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINDSOR HEIGHTS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50324-5731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX S 10 F- LT 99 PLAZA HILLS PLAT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAZA HILLS PLAT 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 99 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5010 |
| Census Tract | 11201 |
1908 79th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2008.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1908 79TH ST, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-5731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062007-00013295 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11798 / 557 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040566 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Windsor Heights City |
| Unified School District | West Des Moines Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $345,800 Land $55,400 Building $290,400 | $345,800 Land $55,400 Building $290,400 | |
| 2024 | $5,178.00 | ||
| 2023 | $307,400 Land $48,600 Building $258,800 | $307,400 Land $48,600 Building $258,800 | |
| 2020 | $5,070.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1908 79th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 1908 79th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | URBANDALE WATER UTILITY serves 45,605 people · EPA ID IA7780042 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | DES MOINES WATER WORKS |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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