Polk County property record for 1214 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 656 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $64,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,864 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-480-034 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-480-034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 656 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,216 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 656 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,200 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1214 E 37TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 200 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 200 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1214 E 37TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00065840 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15119 / 0026 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1214 E 37TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6724 |
| Document Number | 0000098851 |
| Book / Page | 016969 / 000034 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 98851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $328.16 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2800 E DIEHL AVE DES MOINES IA 503202150, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2150 |
| Document Number | 98853 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016969/000039 |
| Instrument | 98853 |
| Name | COLLINS CMNTY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 19, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.24% |
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 | $114,900 (+11.45%) Land $20,800 Building $94,100 | $114,900 (+11.45%) Land $20,800 Building $94,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,864.00 (+12.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $103,100 Land $18,400 Building $84,700 | $103,100 Land $18,400 Building $84,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,656.00 |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 546 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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