Polk County property record for 2008 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,886 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/05520-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/05520-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,726 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 586 sqft |
| Deck Area | 249 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2008 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 65 THIRD PLAT PROSPECT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | PROSPECT PARK 3RD PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the West Ninth Streetcar Line Historic District listed 1998 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 98000377 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2008 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202426526 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19811 / 153 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017036 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $169,400 (+15.47%) Land $14,200 Building $155,200 | $169,400 (+15.47%) Land $14,200 Building $155,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,886.00 (+9.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $146,700 Land $12,200 Building $134,500 | $146,700 Land $12,200 Building $134,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,626.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 376 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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