Polk County property record for 818 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 736 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,782 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,500 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,180 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-227-025 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-227-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 736 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,472 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 736 sqft |
| Basement Area | 736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,782 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 818 E 29TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 18 & 19 BLK 6 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18,19 19 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 818 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003-00033377 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10124 / 0363 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 818 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8218 |
| Document Number | 0000038051 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 13575 LYNAM DR OMAHA NE 681384408, OMAHA, NE 68138-4408 |
| Document Number | 0000038051 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018106/000166 |
| Instrument | 38051 |
| Name | PINNACLE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LINCOLN, NE 68507 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $125,700 (+15.75%) Land $32,000 Building $93,700 | $125,700 (+15.75%) Land $32,000 Building $93,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,180.00 (+9.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $108,600 Land $27,300 Building $81,300 | $108,600 Land $27,300 Building $81,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,992.00 |
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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