Polk County property record for 1214 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 856 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,748 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/06602-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/06602-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 856 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,500 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 644 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,950 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1214 E 32ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 LOT 1 BLK 10 HYDE PARK PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HYDE PARK PLAT 2 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1214 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20132014-00049097 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15052 / 932 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052597 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1214 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6632 |
| Document Number | 0000034189 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1214 32ND ST SE ALTOONA IA 500091294, ALTOONA, IA 50009-1294 |
| Document Number | 0000034189 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018086/000222 |
| Instrument | 34189 |
| Name | FORTRESS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PEORIA, IL 61615 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 23, 2050 |
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 | $100,900 (+13.5%) Land $26,800 Building $74,100 | $100,900 (+13.5%) Land $26,800 Building $74,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,748.00 (+6.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $88,900 Land $23,600 Building $65,300 | $88,900 Land $23,600 Building $65,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,646.00 |
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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