Polk County property record for 1211 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 942 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,908 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2024 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-379-003 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-379-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 942 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,191 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 942 sqft |
| Basement Area | 249 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,650 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1211 E 32ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 7F S & ADJ & ALL S 44F LTS 13, 14, & 15 BLK E GRAY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,15 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1211 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00057908 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20283 / 692 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1211 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6631 |
| Document Number | 0000057908 |
| Book / Page | 20283 / 692 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00057908 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Title Company | HOMETOWN ABSTRACT INC, HOMETOWN ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $253.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1211 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6631 |
| Document Number | 0000057909 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00057909 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1211 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6631 |
| Document Number | 0000068016 |
| Book / Page | 20011 / 68 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00068016 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $127.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 E 5TH ST # 202, 202, WATERLOO, IA 50703-4757 |
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 | $134,000 (+12.61%) Land $29,500 Building $104,500 | $134,000 (+12.61%) Land $29,500 Building $104,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,908.00 (-7.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $119,000 Land $25,900 Building $93,100 | $119,000 Land $25,900 Building $93,100 | |
| 2020 | $2,058.00 |
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 619 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.
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