Polk County property record for 1240 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,424 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-455-021 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-455-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,072 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,614 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Basement Area | 542 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,200 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1240 E 34TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 494 & 495 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 494,495 495 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1240 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1240 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2732 |
| Document Number | 0000034337 |
| Book / Page | 017129 / 000242 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34337 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1240 E 34TH ST DES MOINES IA 503172732, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2732 |
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 | $215,700 (+10.9%) Land $27,700 Building $188,000 | $215,700 (+10.9%) Land $27,700 Building $188,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,424.00 (+6.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $194,500 Land $24,500 Building $170,000 | $194,500 Land $24,500 Building $170,000 | |
| 2020 | $3,230.00 |
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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