Polk County property record for 504 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 778 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,705 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $19,500 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,596 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Feb 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-135-026 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-135-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 778 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,546 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 778 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,705 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 57 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 504 E 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 LOT 106 CENTRAL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTRAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 106 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1643 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3423 |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANKERS TR |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANKERS TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-00090097 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14281 / 0019 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 504 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2347 |
| Document Number | 0000064747 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1643 WALKER ST DES MOINES IA 503163423, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3423 |
| Document Number | 0000064747 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018236/000165 |
| Instrument | 64747 |
| Name | BANKERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50304 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 7, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 504 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2347 |
| Document Number | 0000064198 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1643 WALKER ST DES MOINES IA 503163423, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3423 |
| Document Number | 0000064198 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016822/000086 |
| Instrument | 64198 |
| Name | BANKERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50304-0897 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 19, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $93,400 (+17.48%) Land $14,900 Building $78,500 | $93,400 (+17.48%) Land $14,900 Building $78,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,596.00 (+13.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $79,500 Land $12,700 Building $66,800 | $79,500 Land $12,700 Building $66,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,406.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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