Polk County property record for 917 SE 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 798 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,854 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $138,500 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,664 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-12-253-023 |
| Primary APN | 7824-12-253-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 798 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 944 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 798 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 622 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,854 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 59.5 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 917 SE 26TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 24 & 25 BLK 8 LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,25 25 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
917 SE 26th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2011.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 917 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-00021091 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13979 / 0982 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 917 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7423 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 917 SE 26TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7423 |
| Document Number | 0000016074 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18362/566 |
| Instrument | 2021-00016074 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2031 |
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 | $219,800 Land $10,600 Building $209,200 | $219,800 Land $10,600 Building $209,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,664.00 | ||
| 2023 | $192,700 Land $9,200 Building $183,500 | $192,700 Land $9,200 Building $183,500 | |
| 2020 | $510.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 SE 26th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 917 SE 26th Ct is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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