Polk County property record for 3213 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,362 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,620 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,864 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03403-087-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/03403-087-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,362 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,824 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 462 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,620 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3213 E 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 FAIRMOUNT PARK PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRMOUNT PARK PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3213 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202345305 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19579 / 348 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3213 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3801 |
| Document Number | 0000045305 |
| Book / Page | 19579 / 348 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00045305 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $343.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3213 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3801 |
| Document Number | 0000045306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00045306 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
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 | $190,800 (+22.31%) Land $36,700 Building $154,100 | $190,800 (+22.31%) Land $36,700 Building $154,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,864.00 (-3.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $156,000 (+15.73%) Land $32,700 Building $123,300 | $156,000 (+15.73%) Land $32,700 Building $123,300 | |
| 2022 | $134,800 Land $29,200 Building $105,600 | ||
| 2021 | $134,800 Land $29,200 Building $105,600 | ||
| 2020 | $2,956.00 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 456 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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