Polk County property record for 509 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,142 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,108 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-207-014 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-207-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,142 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,142 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,970 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 55 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 509 E 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2346 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | N 54 F LOT 24 BLK 18 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1820 SE CLOVER RIDGE DR, ANKENY, IA 50021-7105 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0013666602 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 509 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2346 |
| Document Number | 0000077649 |
| Book / Page | 20379 / 426 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00077649 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $359.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 509 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2346 |
| Document Number | 0000077650 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00077650 |
| Name | ISERVE RESIDENTIAL LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
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 | $62,900 (+13.95%) Land $8,500 Building $54,400 | $62,900 (+13.95%) Land $8,500 Building $54,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,108.00 (-23.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $55,200 Land $7,500 Building $47,700 | $55,200 Land $7,500 Building $47,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,448.00 |
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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