Polk County property record for 829 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,051 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,250 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01302-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01302-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,051 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,723 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 235 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,900 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 829 E 28TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 5 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 829 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201817788 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17058 / 575 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020512 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 829 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8209 |
| Document Number | 0000020512 |
| Book / Page | 17479 / 0543 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00020512 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 829 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8209 |
| Document Number | 0000020513 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00020513 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 829 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8209 |
| Document Number | 0000017788 |
| Book / Page | 17058 / 0575 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00017788 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $87.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5101 SPRINGWOOD LN, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5109 |
| Document Number | 0000017790 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00017790 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $133,900 (+17.05%) Land $23,700 Building $110,200 | $133,900 (+17.05%) Land $23,700 Building $110,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,250.00 (+9.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $114,400 (+26.13%) Land $20,200 Building $94,200 | $114,400 (+26.13%) Land $20,200 Building $94,200 | |
| 2022 | $90,700 Land $16,500 Building $74,200 | ||
| 2021 | $90,700 Land $16,500 Building $74,200 | ||
| 2020 | $2,048.00 |
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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