Polk County property record for 4144 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,330 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.271 acres (11,793 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $77,000 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,718 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01578-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01578-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,330 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,796 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,793 sqft (0.271 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4144 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 CHRISTY PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRISTY PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of March 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4144 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199728575 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7742 / 682 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4144 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3709 |
| Document Number | 0000062564 |
| Book / Page | 19660 / 684 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00062564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4144 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3709 |
| Document Number | 0000062565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19660/686 |
| Instrument | 2023-00062565 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC |
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| Type | Reverse Mortgage Lender |
| Address | TULSA, OK 74133 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 951 Months |
| Due | Feb 13, 2103 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.12% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 13.1% |
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 | $186,400 (+13.45%) Land $37,000 Building $149,400 | $186,400 (+13.45%) Land $37,000 Building $149,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,718.00 (-4.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $164,300 Land $32,100 Building $132,200 | $164,300 Land $32,100 Building $132,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,856.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1984–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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