Polk County property record for 832 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 616 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,500 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,426 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Sale Apr 2017 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-129-016 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-129-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 616 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 630 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 182 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 832 E 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 15 & 16 BLK 10 YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 832 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit RACCOON VLY BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00066366 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20003 / 16 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 832 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5306 |
| Document Number | 0000066366 |
| Book / Page | 20003 / 16 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00066366 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $92.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 832 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5306 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 832 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5306 |
| Document Number | 0000081361 |
| Book / Page | 016425 / 000401 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 81361 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $72.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1909 SYCAMORE ST GRANGER IA 501099733, GRANGER, IA 50109-9733 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 81539 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016425/000929 |
| Instrument | 81539 |
| Name | RACCOON VLY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1202 2ND ST, PERRY, IA 50220-1506 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $55,300 (-22.11%) Land $27,100 Building $28,200 | $55,300 (-22.11%) Land $27,100 Building $28,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,426.00 (+10.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $71,000 Land $23,100 Building $47,900 | $71,000 Land $23,100 Building $47,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,288.00 |
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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