Polk County property record for 4118 8th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,063 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $34,500 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,406 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00026-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00026-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,950 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 876 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,063 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Deck Area | 350 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4118 8TH PL |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 AETNA PLACE REPLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | AETNA PLACE REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
4118 8th Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4118 8TH PL, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199749103 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7797 / 514 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4118 8TH PL, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3304 |
| Document Number | 0000029963 |
| Book / Page | 20528 / 254 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629963 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4118 8TH PL, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3304 |
| Document Number | 0000029963, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20528/254 |
| Instrument | 202629963 |
| Name | AFFINITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $161,500 Land $39,500 Building $122,000 | $161,500 Land $39,500 Building $122,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,406.00 | ||
| 2023 | $139,800 Land $34,000 Building $105,800 | $139,800 Land $34,000 Building $105,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,706.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4118 8th Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1990–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 4118 8th Pl is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 750 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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