Polk County property record for 3401 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,746 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2016 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03403-094-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/03403-094-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,824 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3401 E 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 32 FAIRMOUNT PARK PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRMOUNT PARK PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3401 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 29, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20122013-00017798 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14408 / 656 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2005000575 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3401 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3805 |
| Document Number | 0000064115 |
| Book / Page | 016353 / 000947 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3401 E 26TH ST DES MOINES IA 503173805, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3805 |
| Document Number | 0000064115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016353/000947 |
| Instrument | 64115 |
| Name | STATE SVGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CRESTON, IA 50801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 23, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $166,500 (+10.93%) Land $37,200 Building $129,300 | $166,500 (+10.93%) Land $37,200 Building $129,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,746.00 (-3.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $150,100 Land $33,100 Building $117,000 | $150,100 Land $33,100 Building $117,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,836.00 |
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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