Polk County property record for 902 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 828 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,298 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2022 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-129-026 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-129-026 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 828 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,060 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 902 E 26TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 30F E 84F S 2F N 12.5F LOT 11 & -EX W20F- S12.5F LOT 11 & -EX N7.5F W 20F- LOT 12 & ALL LOT 13 BLK 10 YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Subdivision | YORKS CHOICE |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,13 |
| 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 | 902 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00009147 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19405 / 942 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 902 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5308 |
| Document Number | 0000009147 |
| Book / Page | 19405 / 942 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00009147 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $183.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 902 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5308 |
| Document Number | 0000009148 |
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| Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19405/944 |
| Instrument | 2023-00009148 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CLIVE, IA 50325 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 902 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5308 |
| Document Number | 0000032115 |
| Book / Page | 19077 / 662 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00032115 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $84.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 315 E 5TH ST # 202, 202, WATERLOO, IA 50703-4757 |
| Document Number | 0000032116 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00032116 |
| Name | PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $132,600 (+15.81%) Land $29,000 Building $103,600 | $132,600 (+15.81%) Land $29,000 Building $103,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,298.00 (+28.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $114,500 Land $24,700 Building $89,800 | $114,500 Land $24,700 Building $89,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,790.00 |
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 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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