Polk County property record for 915 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,644 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01298-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01298-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,092 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 252 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,900 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 298 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 915 E 28TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 5 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 915 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024628 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 915 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8211 |
| Document Number | 0000024628 |
| Book / Page | 19479 / 759 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00024628 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 915 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8211 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 915 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8211 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 915 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8211 |
| Document Number | 0000056538 |
| Book / Page | 018196 / 000623 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 56538 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $24.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4333 PARKRIDGE AVE #109 PLEASANT HILL IA 503277247, 109, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-7247 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $97,800 (+16.99%) Land $23,700 Building $74,100 | $97,800 (+16.99%) Land $23,700 Building $74,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,644.00 (-20.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $83,600 Land $20,200 Building $63,400 | $83,600 Land $20,200 Building $63,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,078.00 |
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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