Polk County property record for 824 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 898 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $106,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,970 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/03751-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/03751-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 898 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,772 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 898 sqft |
| Basement Area | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 824 E 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 17 & 18 BLK 10 YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Subdivision | YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
824 E 26th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 824 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER LENDING ALLIANCE |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Oct 9, 2017 | Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit NUTTREE PROPERTIES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192018-00075217 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17302 / 185 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000023773 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 824 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000009982 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18332/113 |
| Instrument | 2021-00009982 |
| Name | PREMIER LENDING ALLIANCE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 824 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5306 |
| Document Number | 201800075217 |
| Book / Page | 17302 / 0185 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00075217 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMER MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $168.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 824 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5306 |
| Document Number | 201800075219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00075219 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 824 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5306 |
| Document Number | 0000029926 |
| Book / Page | 016676 / 000565 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 29926 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $66.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1542 5TH AVE SW ALTOONA IA 500092407, ALTOONA, IA 50009-2407 |
| Document Number | 29928 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016676/000570 |
| Instrument | 29928 |
| Name | NUTTREE PROPERTIES |
|---|---|
| Address | 8976 NW BEAVER DR, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1906 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $129,600 Land $27,100 Building $102,500 | $129,600 Land $27,100 Building $102,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,970.00 | ||
| 2023 | $110,600 Land $23,100 Building $87,500 | $110,600 Land $23,100 Building $87,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,696.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 824 E 26th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 824 E 26th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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