Polk County property record for 1229 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 791 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $24,500 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,432 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-378-051 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-378-051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 791 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,582 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 791 sqft |
| Basement Area | 791 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 152 sqft |
| Canopy | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 06005508000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1229 E 32ND ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6669 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 E/W VAC ALLEY N & ADJ LOTS 18 & 19 & ALL VAC ALLEY LYG N & ADJ LOT 20 & N 44F LOTS 18, 19 & 20 BLK D GRAY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 18,20 19 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1229 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6669 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-00005923 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13916 / 0869 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $80,700 (+13.18%) Land $30,800 Building $49,900 | $80,700 (+13.18%) Land $30,800 Building $49,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,432.00 (+6.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $71,300 Land $27,100 Building $44,200 | $71,300 Land $27,100 Building $44,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,346.00 |
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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