3931 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3931 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Square Footage876 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,659 sqft (0.176 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$111,500 (2002)
Tax Bill$2,660.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN060/01659-002-000
Alternative APN
  • 792319453006

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area876 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,740 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor876 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area864 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area7,659 sqft (0.176 acres)
Depth X Width138 ft x 55 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area484 sqft Garage
Patio Area320 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address3931 E 26TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-8841
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE 138 F W 163 F N 1/2 LOT 246 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Legal SubdivisionDOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number246
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Minor Civil DivisionLEE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1012
Census Tract201

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 060/01659-002-000

Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3931 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8841
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 26, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 26, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 20, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2002105169
Deed Book / Page9120 / 83
Last Transfer DateOct 04, 2012
Transfer Doc0000034858
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$166,300 (+14.14%) Land $27,800 Building $138,500$166,300 (+14.14%) Land $27,800 Building $138,500
2024$2,660.00 (-5%)
2023$145,700 Land $24,000 Building $121,700$145,700 Land $24,000 Building $121,700
2020$2,800.00

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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