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904 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 904 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 2,270 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size0.271 acres (11,782 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$230,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$3,034 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Sale
Aug 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-01-227-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-01-227-026
Alternative APNs
  • 050/01342-001-000
  • 050/32401-227-028
  • 782401227028

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,270 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,691 sqft
1st Floor Area1,270 sqft
Basement Area1,250 sqft
Finished Basement1,000 sqft
Unfinished Basement250 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,782 sqft (0.271 acres)
Lot Dimensions117 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area576 sqft
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area171 sqft
Deck Area370 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address904 E 29TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-8220
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOTS 22 & 23 BLK 6 FARWELL PLACE
Legal SubdivisionFARWELL PLACE
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number22,23
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract2100

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of November 11, 2025

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address3113 THOMPSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3145
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 30, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Aug 22, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
Foreclosure Auction

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 12, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 12, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 6, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202435069
Deed Book / Page19852 / 232
Last Transfer DateDec 17, 2024
Transfer Doc0000066537
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 30, 2020
Property Address904 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8220
Document Number0000081608
Book / Page017755 / 000023
Instrument DateMar 26, 2020
Instrument81608
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$238.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2926 WALKER ST DES MOINES IA 503178238, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8238

August 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 22, 2018
Property Address904 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8220
Document Number0000015452
Book / Page017049 / 000178
Instrument DateAug 14, 2018
Instrument15452
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$171.20
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address904 E 29TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178220, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8220

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$197,500 (+14.89%) Land $32,000 Building $165,500$197,500 (+14.89%) Land $32,000 Building $165,500
2024$3,034.00 (+3.76%)
2023$2,924.00 (+5.26%) Homeowner's exemption$171,900 Land $31,400 Building $140,500$171,900 Land $31,400 Building $140,500
2020$2,778.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
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 619 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000
CenturyLink
Fiber		2,000 / 1,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.

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