Polk County property record for 822 E 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,046 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01211-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01211-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,026 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,950 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 822 E 26TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 BLK 1 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 822 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000058154 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 822 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5310 |
| Document Number | 0000058154 |
| Book / Page | 20663 / 676 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202658154 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 822 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5310 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 822 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5310 |
| Document Number | 0000052323 |
| Book / Page | 20634 / 664 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202652323 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 822 E 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5310 |
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 | $1,046.00 (+4.18%) | $119,000 (+16.78%) Land $27,900 Building $91,100 | $119,000 (+16.78%) Land $27,900 Building $91,100 |
| 2024 | $1,004.00 (+27.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $101,900 Land $23,700 Building $78,200 | $101,900 Land $23,700 Building $78,200 | |
| 2020 | $788.00 |
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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