Polk County property record for 817 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,082 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,458 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2022 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-226-011 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-226-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,082 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,036 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 818 sqft |
| Attic Area | 264 sqft |
| Basement Area | 754 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,900 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 817 E 28TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLK 5 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 817 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage GUILD MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00000444 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19690 / 22 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 817 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8209 |
| Document Number | 0000000444 |
| Book / Page | 19690 / 22 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-00000444 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $239.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 817 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8209 |
| Document Number | 0000000445 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00000445 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 817 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000008478 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 18970/356 |
| Instrument | 2022-00008478 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 5, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.62% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.62% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 817 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8209 |
| Document Number | 0000011278 |
| Book / Page | 18982 / 647 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00011278 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 817 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8209 |
| Document Number | 0000011279 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00011279 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 5, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.62% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.62% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 817 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8209 |
| Document Number | 0000025478 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 817 SE 28TH ST DES MOINES IA 503171306, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1306 |
| Document Number | 0000025478 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 018410/000112 |
| Instrument | 25478 |
| Name | GUILD MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 10, 2051 |
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 | $141,400 (+15.52%) Land $23,700 Building $117,700 | $141,400 (+15.52%) Land $23,700 Building $117,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,458.00 (+22.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $122,400 Land $20,200 Building $102,200 | $122,400 Land $20,200 Building $102,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,002.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 727 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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