Polk County property record for 3941 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
| Square Footage | 1,476 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,659 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,362.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 060/01658-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,740 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 876 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 264 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Metal Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,659 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 138 ft x 55 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft Deck |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 3941 E 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8841 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 138 F W 163 F N 1/2 LOT 245 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 245 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Minor Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 060/01658-002-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3941 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8841 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 03, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage FREE STATE CREDIT UNION |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 03, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 03, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202632629 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20540 / 648 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 04, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050352 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3941 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8841 |
| Document Number | 0000032629 |
| Book / Page | 20540 / 648 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632629 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $36,279.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 3941 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8841 |
| Document Number | 0000032630, |
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| Date | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632630 |
| Name | FREE STATE CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000032631, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20540/664 |
| Instrument | 202632631 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 30 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3941 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8841 |
| Document Number | 202000035348 |
| Book / Page | 18092 / 31 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00035348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $253.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3941 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8841 |
| Document Number | 202000035351 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00035351 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| 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 | $3,362.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $205,000 (+15.36%) Land $27,800 Building $177,200 | $205,000 (+15.36%) Land $27,800 Building $177,200 |
| 2024 | $3,290.00 (+14.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $177,700 Land $24,000 Building $153,700 | $177,700 Land $24,000 Building $153,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,870.00 |
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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