Polk County property record for 737 SE 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,943 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $118,500 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,720 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-12-207-037 |
| Primary APN | 7824-12-207-037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,034 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,054 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,943 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 737 SE 26TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 VAC N/S ALLEY LYG E & ADJ & INCL LOTS 31 & 32 BLK 9 LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31,32 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
737 SE 26th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 737 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200332880 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10121 / 444 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 737 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7526 |
| Document Number | 0000050248 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 737 SE 26TH CT DES MOINES IA 503177526, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7526 |
| Document Number | 0000050248 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017198/000014 |
| Instrument | 50248 |
| Name | BANKERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 30, 2028 |
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 | $222,200 Land $10,300 Building $211,900 | $222,200 Land $10,300 Building $211,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,720.00 (+0.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,692.00 Homeowner's exemption | $195,500 Land $8,500 Building $187,000 | $195,500 Land $8,500 Building $187,000 |
| 2020 | $3,560.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 737 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 737 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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