Polk County property record for 3940 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
| Square Footage | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,659 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,518.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 7923-19-452-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,944 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,080 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding (Hardi-Board/Hardi-Plank) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame Construction |
| Foundation Type | Concrete Foundation |
| Roof Construction | Gable/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 | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft Garage |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Street Address | 3940 E 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8842 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 25F- E 163F N 1/2 LOT 266 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 266 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Minor Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7923-19-452-021
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3940 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREENSTATE CU |
| May 12, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LUANA SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2022-00038484 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19106 / 81 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3940 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8842 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000089920 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18716/461 |
| Instrument | 2021-00089920 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3940 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8842 |
| Document Number | 0000038484 |
| Book / Page | 19106 / 81 |
| Instrument Date | May 09, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00038484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $351.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 400 LOCUST ST STE 400, 400, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2352 |
| Document Number | 0000038486 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19106/87 |
| Instrument | 2022-00038486 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CONCORD, CA 94520 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3940 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8842 |
| Document Number | 0000078748 |
| Book / Page | 18664 / 445 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00078748 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $258.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3940 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8842 |
| Document Number | 0000078750 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00078750 |
| Name | LUANA SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2051 |
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 | $213,000 (+14.82%) Land $27,800 Building $185,200 | $213,000 (+14.82%) Land $27,800 Building $185,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,518.00 (+17.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $185,500 Land $24,000 Building $161,500 | $185,500 Land $24,000 Building $161,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,000.00 |
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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