8949 Ruby Way, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Property Records

Dallas County property record for 8949 Ruby Way, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 2014
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$13,750,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill$2,868 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2017 Sale & Line of Credit
APN000001603486015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN000001603486015

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,248 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area616 sqft
Basement Area616 sqft
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2014
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area20 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address8949 RUBY WAY
CityWEST DES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50266-3302
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal DescriptionMAPLEWOOD LOT 3 UNIT 47 AT SOUTH MAPLE GROVE PLAT 13 LOTS 1 THRU 10
Legal Range26
Legal Township78
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionMAPLEWOOD @ SOUTH MAPLE GROVE PLAT 13
Legal Lot Number1-10
JurisdictionDALLAS IA
Township / Civil DivisionBOONE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract50818

Owner

Source: Dallas County records, as of October 8, 2025

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address8410 GROSS POINT RD, SKOKIE, IL 60077-2046
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0201721344
Deed Book / Page2017 / 21344
Last Transfer DateOct 31, 2017
Transfer Doc0000021344
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2017: Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionDALLAS IA
Recording DateOct 31, 2017
Property Address8949 RUBY WAY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-3302
Document Number0000021344
Instrument DateOct 30, 2017
Instrument21344
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$21,999.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPartnership
Address8410 GROSS POINT RD SKOKIE IL 600772046, SKOKIE, IL 60077-2046
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number21346
DateOct 31, 2017
Instrument21346
Lender
NameNORTHWEST BK
TypeBank
Address5700 UNIVERSITY AVE # 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8278
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dallas County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyDallas County
MunicipalityWest Des Moines City
Unified School DistrictWaukee Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$177,930 (+2.28%) Land $10,000 Building $167,930$177,930 (+2.28%) Land $10,000 Building $167,930
2024$2,868.00 (+1.06%)
2023$173,960 Land $10,000 Building $163,960$173,960 Land $10,000 Building $163,960
2022$2,838.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 23, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot included in the FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWEST DES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 73,959 people · EPA ID IA7785007
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
2,000 / 1,000
Mi-Fiber
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Mediacom Xtream.

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