Polk County property record for 2608 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 914 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,068 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-404-038 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-404-038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 914 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,828 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 914 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Deck Area | 104 sqft |
| Patio Area | 159 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2608 E 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 LOTS 37 & 38 BLK 10 GRAND VIEW |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND VIEW |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37,38 38 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2608 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Nov 3, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Mar 5, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit COMMERCIAL LENDER LLC |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit RACCOON VLY BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000051117 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18169 / 968 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005421 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2608 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1726 |
| Document Number | 0000005421 |
| Book / Page | 018309 / 000037 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5421 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2608 E 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 503161726, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1726 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2608 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1726 |
| Document Number | 0000051117 |
| Book / Page | 18169 / 968 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00051117 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $215.20 |
| 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 | 2608 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1726 |
| Document Number | 0000051119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18169/972 |
| Instrument | 2020-00051119 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LEWISVILLE, TX 75057 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2608 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1726 |
| Document Number | 201900075039 |
| Book / Page | 17724 / 944 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00075039 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $119.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1440 SE BISHOP DR, WAUKEE, IA 50263-8791 |
| Document Number | 201900075041 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00075041 |
| Name | COMMERCIAL LENDER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2608 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1726 |
| Document Number | 0000081480 |
| Book / Page | 016425 / 000804 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 81480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $96.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1909 SYCAMORE ST GRANGER IA 501099733, GRANGER, IA 50109-9733 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 81544 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016425/000979 |
| Instrument | 81544 |
| Name | RACCOON VLY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1202 2ND ST, PERRY, IA 50220-1506 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $187,300 (+14.84%) Land $31,400 Building $155,900 | $187,300 (+14.84%) Land $31,400 Building $155,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,068.00 (+59.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $163,100 Land $26,900 Building $136,200 | $163,100 Land $26,900 Building $136,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,926.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 606 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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