Polk County property record for 914 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,186 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $24,500 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,304 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-137-022 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-137-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,186 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,666 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 322 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,900 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 222 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 914 E 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 WILSON T SMITHS SUB DIV OF LOT 2 DEANS 2ND SUB DIV OF OUTLOTS |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILSON T SMITHS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-03-137-022
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 914 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00046124 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10819 / 0850 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,200 (+15.96%) Land $17,100 Building $70,100 | $87,200 (+15.96%) Land $17,100 Building $70,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,304.00 (+19.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $75,200 Land $14,700 Building $60,500 | $75,200 Land $14,700 Building $60,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,094.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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