Polk County property record for 1236 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 494 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $29,500 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $882 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-455-015 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-455-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 494 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 692 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 494 sqft |
| Basement Area | 198 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1236 E 34TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 493 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 493 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1236 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0132850252 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13285 / 0252 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1236 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2732 |
| Document Number | 0000039055 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1236 34TH ST SE ALTOONA IA 500092660, ALTOONA, IA 50009-2660 |
| Document Number | 0000039055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017149/000333 |
| Instrument | 39055 |
| Name | IOWA ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $70,200 (+12.14%) Land $22,100 Building $48,100 | $70,200 (+12.14%) Land $22,100 Building $48,100 | |
| 2024 | $882.00 (+7.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $62,600 Land $19,600 Building $43,000 | $62,600 Land $19,600 Building $43,000 | |
| 2020 | $822.00 |
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 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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