Polk County property record for 821 SE 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 640 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $544 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/02648-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/02648-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 640 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 788 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 821 SE 26TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 34 & 35 BLK 8 LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34,35 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
821 SE 26th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2007.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200774144 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12089 / 676 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 6, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000061318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $71,700 Land $9,800 Building $61,900 | $71,700 Land $9,800 Building $61,900 | |
| 2024 | $544.00 | ||
| 2023 | $63,200 Land $8,500 Building $54,700 | $63,200 Land $8,500 Building $54,700 | |
| 2020 | $558.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 821 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 821 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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