Polk County property record for 717 SE 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 904 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,648 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-12-207-003 |
| Primary APN | 7824-12-207-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,168 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,240 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 717 SE 26TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX S 5F- LOT 39 & ALL LTS 40 & 41 BLK 9 LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39,41 41 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
717 SE 26th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2006.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006-00093294 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $161,600 Land $9,900 Building $151,700 | $161,600 Land $9,900 Building $151,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,648.00 | ||
| 2023 | $142,100 Land $8,600 Building $133,500 | $142,100 Land $8,600 Building $133,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,554.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 717 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 717 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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