Polk County property record for 909 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,014 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $138,500 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,796 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-226-005 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-226-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,734 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,900 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 909 E 28TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 5 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
909 E 28th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 6909 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FRONTIER FINANCIAL INC |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00048494 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18522 / 111 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 909 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8211 |
| Document Number | 202100048494 |
| Book / Page | 18522 / 111 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00048494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $220.80 |
| 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 | 6909 EAST 28TH STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 202100048496 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00048496 |
| Name | FRONTIER FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 909 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8211 |
| Document Number | 0000018800 |
| Book / Page | 018012 / 000393 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 18800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $35.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3950 NE CASEBEER DR ALTOONA IA 500099449, ALTOONA, IA 50009-9449 |
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 | $161,400 Land $23,700 Building $137,700 | $161,400 Land $23,700 Building $137,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,796.00 | ||
| 2023 | $139,300 Land $20,200 Building $119,100 | $139,300 Land $20,200 Building $119,100 | |
| 2020 | $2,235.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 909 E 28th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 909 E 28th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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