Polk County property record for 1217 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 755 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $72,500 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,662 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/05745-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/05745-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 755 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,315 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 755 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1217 E 37TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 193 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 193 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1217 E 37TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201649096 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16289 / 529 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1217 E 37TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6723 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1217 E 37TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6723 |
| Document Number | 0000059052 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19644/706 |
| Instrument | 2023-00059052 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
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 | $123,300 (+11.48%) Land $23,400 Building $99,900 | $123,300 (+11.48%) Land $23,400 Building $99,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,662.00 (-18.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $110,600 Land $20,700 Building $89,900 | $110,600 Land $20,700 Building $89,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,046.00 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 186 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: Verizon.
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