Polk County property record for 820 SE 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 878 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.295 acres (12,891 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $498 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-12-251-015 |
| Primary APN | 7824-12-251-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 878 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 956 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 878 sqft |
| Basement Area | 78 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,891 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 226 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 820 SE 26TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 8,9,10 & 11 BLK 4 LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,11 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
820 SE 26th Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2005.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 820 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00089249 |
| 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 | $40,300 Land $12,100 Building $28,200 | $40,300 Land $12,100 Building $28,200 | |
| 2024 | $498.00 | ||
| 2023 | $35,000 Land $10,500 Building $24,500 | $35,000 Land $10,500 Building $24,500 | |
| 2020 | $458.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 820 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 820 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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