Polk County property record for 120 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,458 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $13,514 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Line of Credit Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090/04258-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 090/04258-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,458 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,376 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,750 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 638 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 120 34TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-4527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK H LINCOLN PLACE REPLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN PLACE REPLAT |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 3200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit IOWA TRUST & SAVINGS BANK |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PEOPLES BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201929986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17524 / 502 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011334 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 120 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4527 |
| Document Number | 0000026719 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18050/972 |
| Instrument | 2020-00026719 |
| Name | IOWA TRUST & SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLIVE, IA 50325 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 120 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4527 |
| Document Number | 201900029986 |
| Book / Page | 17524 / 0502 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00029986 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $919.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4527 |
| Document Number | 201900029988 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00029988 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $782,100 (+12.15%) Land $117,100 Building $665,000 | $782,100 (+12.15%) Land $117,100 Building $665,000 | |
| 2024 | $13,514.00 (+17.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $697,400 Land $104,000 Building $593,400 | $697,400 Land $104,000 Building $593,400 | |
| 2020 | $11,502.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 217 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 | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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