Polk County property record for 120 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 834 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,172 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-427-031 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-427-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 834 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,115 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 571 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 263 sqft |
| Basement Area | 281 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,850 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 109 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 120 E 29TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VAC N/S ALLEY ROW W & ADJ & LOT 45 BLK O HARTLEYS ADD TO GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BLK O HARTLEYS ADD |
| Legal Block | O |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-00096559 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 120 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7733 |
| Document Number | 0000065301 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 E 29TH ST DES MOINES IA 503177733, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7733 |
| Document Number | 0000065301 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016826/000741 |
| Instrument | 65301 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 22, 2028 |
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 | $126,900 (+17.28%) Land $27,500 Building $99,400 | $126,900 (+17.28%) Land $27,500 Building $99,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,172.00 (+11.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $108,200 Land $23,400 Building $84,800 | $108,200 Land $23,400 Building $84,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,946.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 | 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 175 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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