Polk County property record for 502 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,660 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,414 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-230-022 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-230-022 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
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| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,660 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 61 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 502 E 29TH ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 80F- LOT 11 BLK 16 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District listed 1987 · 40 contributing resources · NRIS 87000014 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2351 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-00009148 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17965 / 946 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 502 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2351 |
| Document Number | 0000009148 |
| Book / Page | 017965 / 000946 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 9148 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $144.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 502 E 29TH ST DES MOINES IA 503172351, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2351 |
| Document Number | 9150 |
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| Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017965/000950 |
| Instrument | 9150 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 22, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 502 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2351 |
| Document Number | 0000050289 |
| Book / Page | 016765 / 000040 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 50289 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $74.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD #5TH CORAL GABLES FL 331461837, 5TH, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146-1837 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $94,700 (+17.35%) Land $14,700 Building $80,000 | $94,700 (+17.35%) Land $14,700 Building $80,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,414.00 (+12.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $80,700 Land $12,500 Building $68,200 | $80,700 Land $12,500 Building $68,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,252.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 727 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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