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717 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 717 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeReligious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 5,288 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.36 acres (15,693 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$420,000 (Sep 2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
May 2017 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN050/01456-001-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN050/01456-001-000
Alternative APNs
  • 05001456000000
  • 782401205028

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area5,288 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,644 sqft
Basement Area2,644 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Exterior MaterialBrick/Masonry
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area15,693 sqft (0.36 acres)
Lot Dimensions148 ft deep x 105 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address717 E 26TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-5303
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
Local Zoning CodeR1-60
Legal DescriptionLOTS 1 & 2 BLK 12 FARWELL PLACE
Legal SubdivisionFARWELL PLACE
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number1,2
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract2100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District
listed 1987 · 40 contributing resources · NRIS 87000014

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address917 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7423
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 23, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
May 11, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 11, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 23, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 23, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202658959
Deed Book / Page20667 / 396
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 23, 2026
Property Address717 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5303
Document Number0000058959
Book / Page20667 / 396
Instrument DateSep 14, 2026
Instrument202658959
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$67,791.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address917 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7423

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMay 11, 2017
Property Address717 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5303
Document Number0000092995
Book / Page016474 / 000883
Instrument DateApr 25, 2017
Instrument92995
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$359.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address717 E 26TH ST DES MOINES IA 503175303, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5303

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMay 11, 2017
Property Address717 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5303
Document Number0000092997
Book / Page016474 / 000888
Instrument DateApr 25, 2017
Instrument92997
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7.20
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address717 E 26TH ST DES MOINES IA 503175303, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5303

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$619,000 (+14%) Land $53,300 Building $565,700$619,000 (+14%) Land $53,300 Building $565,700
2023Additional exemption filed$543,000 Land $46,700 Building $496,300$543,000 Land $46,700 Building $496,300

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 727 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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