Polk County property record for 909 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,883 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,984 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-227-003 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-227-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,568 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,883 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Deck Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 308 sqft |
| Canopy | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 909 E 28TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 6 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 909 E 28TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00012176 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18986 / 633 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 909 E 28TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8254 |
| Document Number | 0000012175 |
| Book / Page | 18986 / 631 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00012175 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 909 E 28TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8254 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 909 E 28TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8254 |
| Document Number | 0000012176 |
| Book / Page | 18986 / 633 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00012176 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $191.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 909 E 28TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8254 |
| Document Number | 0000012178 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00012178 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
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 | $142,100 (+15.72%) Land $23,600 Building $118,500 | $142,100 (+15.72%) Land $23,600 Building $118,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,984.00 (+1.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $122,800 Land $20,100 Building $102,700 | $122,800 Land $20,100 Building $102,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,962.00 |
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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