Polk County property record for 1237 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,252 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,969 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $36,500 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,524 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-455-001 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-455-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,252 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,062 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 996 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 810 sqft |
| Attic Area | 446 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,969 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 59.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Deck Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1237 22ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | W 100 F LOT 11 SUB-DIV LOT 336 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS SD LT 336 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,336 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2115 CARPENTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 103917 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8221 / 0949 |
| 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 | $213,900 (+11.06%) Land $13,900 Building $200,000 | $213,900 (+11.06%) Land $13,900 Building $200,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,524.00 (+50.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $192,600 Land $12,500 Building $180,100 | $192,600 Land $12,500 Building $180,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,682.00 |
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 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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