Polk County property record for 834 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,598 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-138-021 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-138-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,016 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,440 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 834 E 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 E KEASBYS SUB DIV |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | E KEASBYS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 834 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2906 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 28, 2021 | Land Contract, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00095077 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18741 / 227 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 834 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2906 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000031217 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19511/626 |
| Instrument | 2023-00031217 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 19, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 834 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2906 |
| Document Number | 0000095078 |
| Book / Page | 18741 / 229 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00095078 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $127.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 834 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2906 |
| Document Number | 0000095080 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00095080 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 834 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2906 |
| Document Number | 0000095077 |
| Book / Page | 18741 / 227 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00095077 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $117.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 834 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2906 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 834 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2906 |
| Document Number | 0000067867 |
| Book / Page | 18613 / 540 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00067867 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $150,100 (+16%) Land $17,600 Building $132,500 | $150,100 (+16%) Land $17,600 Building $132,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,598.00 (+14.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $129,400 Land $15,100 Building $114,300 | $129,400 Land $15,100 Building $114,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,274.00 |
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 |
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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 319 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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