Polk County property record for 829 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $136,500 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,986 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01199-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01199-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,464 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,950 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 829 E 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 1 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| 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, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 829 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007102221 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12222 / 706 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023879 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 829 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5305 |
| Document Number | 0000042691 |
| Book / Page | 20212 / 953 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00042691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 829 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5305 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 829 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5305 |
| Document Number | 0000042692 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00042692 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 829 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000041406 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17576/0340 |
| Instrument | 2019-00041406 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Oct 18, 2029 |
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 | $234,900 (+15.94%) Land $27,900 Building $207,000 | $234,900 (+15.94%) Land $27,900 Building $207,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,986.00 (+8.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $202,600 Land $23,700 Building $178,900 | $202,600 Land $23,700 Building $178,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,660.00 |
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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