Polk County property record for 1259 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 620 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,162 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/05772-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/05772-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 620 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 918 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 298 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1259 E 37TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 219 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 219 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1259 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20192018-00069483 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17278 / 735 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2005000579 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1259 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6717 |
| Document Number | 0000069483 |
| Book / Page | 017278 / 000735 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 69483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $128.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1259 E 37TH ST DES MOINES IA 503176717, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6717 |
| Document Number | 69485 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017278/000740 |
| Instrument | 69485 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
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 | $133,600 (+10.96%) Land $22,100 Building $111,500 | $133,600 (+10.96%) Land $22,100 Building $111,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,162.00 (+11.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $120,400 Land $19,600 Building $100,800 | $120,400 Land $19,600 Building $100,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,936.00 |
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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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