Polk County property record for 1270 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 432 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,394 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-452-022 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-452-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 432 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 717 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 285 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Canopy | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1270 E 34TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2766 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 503 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 503 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1270 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2766 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-00037849 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18105 / 283 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1270 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2766 |
| Document Number | 0000037849 |
| Book / Page | 018105 / 000283 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 37849 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $64.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1270 E 34TH ST DES MOINES IA 503172766, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2766 |
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 | $88,700 (+11.29%) Land $22,100 Building $66,600 | $88,700 (+11.29%) Land $22,100 Building $66,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,394.00 (+11.52%) | ||
| 2023 | $79,700 Land $19,600 Building $60,100 | $79,700 Land $19,600 Building $60,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,250.00 |
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 |
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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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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