Polk County property record for 650 SE 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 777 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,500 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,678 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale Aug 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/02569-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/02569-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 777 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,158 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 488 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 289 sqft |
| Basement Area | 225 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 650 SE 26TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 6, 7 & 8 BLK 2 LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
650 SE 26th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2945 LYON ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202183289 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18686 / 823 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003356 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 650 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7525 |
| Document Number | 0000003356 |
| Book / Page | 19380 / 113 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00003356 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $79.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 623 SE 25TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2945 LYON ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8225 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 650 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7525 |
| Document Number | 0000083289 |
| Book / Page | 18686 / 823 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00083289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2727 E ELM ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1253 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 623 SE 28TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1321 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 650 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7525 |
| Document Number | 0000083289 |
| Book / Page | 18686 / 823 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00083289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2727 E ELM ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1253 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 623 SE 28TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1321 |
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 | $98,000 Land $11,200 Building $86,800 | $98,000 Land $11,200 Building $86,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,678.00 | ||
| 2023 | $85,300 Land $9,700 Building $75,600 | $85,300 Land $9,700 Building $75,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,368.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 650 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 | 3 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 risk around 650 SE 26th Ct is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 259 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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