1235 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1235 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$180,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill	$2,884 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Transfer + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`060/06029-000-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`060/06029-000-000`
Alternative APN	`792332456011`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,588 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,176 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,088 sqft
Basement Area	1,088 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 1938
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	310 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1235 E 34TH ST
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-2731
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 476 GRAYS WOODS
Legal Subdivision	GRAYS WOODS
Legal Lot Number	476
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	1900

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of September 22, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1235 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 8, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION
Jun 29, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jun 9, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC
Dec 4, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLANAGAN STATE BANK
Sep 16, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 10, 2019	Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 8, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 8, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 9, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202655660
Deed Book / Page	20651 / 292
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 15, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000032603
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 8, 2026
Property Address	1235 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731
Document Number	0000055660
Book / Page	20651 / 292
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2026
Instrument	202655660
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$29,007.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1235 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731

Mortgage

Document Number	0000055661,
Date	Sep 8, 2026
Instrument	202655661

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000055662,
Date	Sep 8, 2026
Book Page	20651/309
Instrument	202655662

Lender

Name	IOWA FINANCIAL AUTH

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2056

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 29, 2020
Property Address	1235 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731
Document Number	0000113632
Book / Page	017915 / 000374
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2020
Instrument	113632
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1235 E 34TH ST DES MOINES IA 503172731, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 9, 2020
Property Address	1235 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731
Document Number	201900106006
Book / Page	17879 / 93
Instrument Date	Jun 4, 2020
Instrument	2019-00106006
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$215.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1235 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731

Mortgage

Document Number	201900106008
Date	Jun 9, 2020
Instrument	2019-00106008

Lender

Name	STEARNS LENDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Dec 4, 2019
Property Address	1235 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731
Document Number	201900050238
Book / Page	17614 / 0751
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2019
Instrument	2019-00050238
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5600 GRANITE PKWY, 5600, PLANO, TX 75024-4126

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2806 SW VILLAGE CIR, ANKENY, IA 50023-8970

Mortgage

Document Number	201900050239
Date	Dec 4, 2019
Instrument	2019-00050239

Lender

Name	FLANAGAN STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

September 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2019
Property Address	1235 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731
Document Number	0000023738
Book / Page	017494 / 000373
Instrument Date	Aug 15, 2019
Instrument	23738
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD COPPELL TX 750194620, COPPELL, TX 75019-4620

October 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Oct 10, 2019
Property Address	1235 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731
Document Number	0000032603
Book / Page	017536 / 000543
Instrument Date	Aug 15, 2019
Instrument	32603
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1235 E 34TH ST DES MOINES IA 503172731, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,884.00 (+2.2%)	$167,600 (+8.9%) Land $23,400 Building $144,200	$167,600 (+8.9%) Land $23,400 Building $144,200
2024	$2,822.00 (+12.97%)
2023		$153,900 Land $20,700 Building $133,200	$153,900 Land $20,700 Building $133,200
2020	$2,498.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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