Polk County property record for 939 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,199 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,506 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/02266-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/02266-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,199 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,199 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 311 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,280 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Deck Area | 18 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 939 E 7TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 GOODHUES ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | GOODHUES ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 939 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202346109 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19583 / 54 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 939 E 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2808 |
| Document Number | 0000046109 |
| Book / Page | 19583 / 54 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00046109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $218.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 939 E 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2808 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000046110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00046110 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000046111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19583/69 |
| Instrument | 2023-00046111 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50310 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
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 | $145,900 (+14.52%) Land $15,300 Building $130,600 | $145,900 (+14.52%) Land $15,300 Building $130,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,506.00 (+11.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $127,400 (+30.67%) Land $13,100 Building $114,300 | $127,400 (+30.67%) Land $13,100 Building $114,300 | |
| 2022 | $97,500 Land $10,500 Building $87,000 | ||
| 2021 | $97,500 Land $10,500 Building $87,000 | ||
| 2020 | $2,238.00 |
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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