5209 SE 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 5209 SE 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,818 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.315 acres (13,759 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$235,500 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$6,060 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7824-25-203-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7824-25-203-012`
Alternative APN	`120/01300-463-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,818 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,328 sqft
1st Floor Area	878 sqft
Upper Floors Area	940 sqft
Basement Area	870 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	13,759 sqft (0.315 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	640 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	36 sqft
Deck Area	258 sqft
Patio Area	336 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5209 SE 26TH CT
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50320-2699
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 63 EASTER LAKE COVE PLAT 1
Legal Subdivision	EASTER LAKE COVE PLAT 1
Legal Lot Number	63
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	BLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	10805

Owner

5209 SE 26th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2018.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5209 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2699
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 31, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNION CREDIT UNION
Aug 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU
May 21, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 27, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017-00089137
Deed Book / Page	16926 / 0475
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2026
Property Address	5209 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2699
Document Number	0000053684
Book / Page	20641 / 413
Instrument Date	Aug 24, 2026
Instrument	202653684
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000053684,
Date	Aug 31, 2026
Book Page	20641/413
Instrument	202653684

Lender

Name	UNION CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Aug 15, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	5209 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2699
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000015961
Date	Aug 10, 2020
Book Page	17998/728
Instrument	2020-00015961

Lender

Name	GREENSTATE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	May 21, 2018
Property Address	5209 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2699
Document Number	201700089137
Book / Page	16926 / 0475
Instrument Date	May 11, 2018
Instrument	2017-00089137
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$376.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5209 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2699

Mortgage

Document Number	201700089139
Date	May 21, 2018
Instrument	2017-00089139

Lender

Name	UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 5, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.37%
Type Change Date	Jun 5, 2028
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	5%
Max Rate At Change	6.37%
Index	1-Year CMT
Max Rate	10.3%

Mortgage

Document Number	201700089140
Date	May 21, 2018
Book Page	16926/0492
Instrument	2017-00089140

Lender

Name	UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jun 5, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$340,100 Land $76,300 Building $263,800	$340,100 Land $76,300 Building $263,800
2024	$6,060.00
2023		$312,100 Land $69,200 Building $242,900	$312,100 Land $69,200 Building $242,900
2020	$5,812.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5209 SE 26th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	1 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 5209 SE 26th Ct is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 161 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream Cable	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
CenturyLink DSL	140 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Nextlink, T-Mobile.

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