Polk County property record for 3851 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
| Square Footage | 946 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,659 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,830.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 7923-19-453-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 946 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,858 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 946 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame Construction |
| Foundation Type | Block Foundation |
| Roof Construction | Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,659 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 138 ft x 55 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft Deck |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft Patio |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Street Address | 3851 E 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8839 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 E 138 F W 163 F LOT 249 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 249 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Minor Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7923-19-453-013
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3851 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8839 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 06, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 06, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2018-00044506 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17173 / 0577 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 06, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3851 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8839 |
| Document Number | 201800044506 |
| Book / Page | 17173 / 0577 |
| Map Reference | PL 3 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00044506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $200.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3851 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8839 |
| Document Number | 201800044508 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 06, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00044508 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2039 |
| Document Number | 0000044509 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 06, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17173/0597 |
| Instrument | 2018-00044509 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $172,200 (+13.89%) Land $27,800 Building $144,400 | $172,200 (+13.89%) Land $27,800 Building $144,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,830.00 (-3.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $151,200 Land $24,000 Building $127,200 | $151,200 Land $24,000 Building $127,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,918.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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