Polk County property record for 915 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,010 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,946 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Transfer Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/06457-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/06457-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,780 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 338 sqft |
| Basement Area | 526 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,010 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 915 E 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 4, 5 & 6 B S WALKERS SUB DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | B S WALKERS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 915 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201472349 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15144 / 861 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018089 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 915 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2907 |
| Document Number | 0000067568 |
| Book / Page | 016368 / 000512 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 67568 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 241 E SAGINAW ST EAST LANSING MI 488232792, EAST LANSING, MI 48823-2792 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 915 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2907 |
| Document Number | 0000067569 |
| Book / Page | 016368 / 000513 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 67569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $57.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 241 E SAGINAW EAST LANSING MI 48826, EAST LANSING, MI 48826 |
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 | $1,946.00 (+2.1%) | $112,400 (+16%) Land $18,500 Building $93,900 | $112,400 (+16%) Land $18,500 Building $93,900 |
| 2024 | $1,906.00 (+12.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $96,900 Land $15,900 Building $81,000 | $96,900 Land $15,900 Building $81,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,690.00 |
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 319 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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