Polk County property record for 1257 E 33rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 699 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $29,500 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,226 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03735-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/03735-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 699 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,383 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 699 sqft |
| Basement Area | 684 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,420 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1257 E 33RD CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2764 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 56 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1257 E 33rd Ct is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2017.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1257 E 33RD CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2764 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20142015-00055279 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15397 / 453 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014939 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1257 E 33RD CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2764 |
| Document Number | 0000012165 |
| Book / Page | 20439 / 824 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00012165 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6725 AUGUSTINE CT, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-4700 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1257 E 33RD CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2764 |
| Document Number | 0000014939 |
| Book / Page | 016611 / 000813 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 808 VALLEY WEST DR WEST DES MOINES IA 502653187, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3187 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1257 E 33rd Ct was $2,226.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $2,226.00 | $123,400 Land $21,500 Building $101,900 | $123,400 Land $21,500 Building $101,900 |
| 2024 | $2,226.00 | ||
| 2023 | $110,900 Land $19,000 Building $91,900 | $110,900 Land $19,000 Building $91,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,050.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1257 E 33rd Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1257 E 33rd Ct has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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