Polk County property record for 1259 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,876 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/06023-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/06023-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,080 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1259 E 34TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 470 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 470 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1259 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20042005-00026628 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10734 / 347 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033848 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1259 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731 |
| Document Number | 0000024040 |
| Book / Page | 20498 / 656 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1259 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2731 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $106,100 (+11.22%) Land $23,400 Building $82,700 | $106,100 (+11.22%) Land $23,400 Building $82,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,876.00 (+5.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $95,400 Land $20,700 Building $74,700 | $95,400 Land $20,700 Building $74,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,778.00 |
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 | 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.
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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