Polk County property record for 1270 E 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,602 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/05902-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/05902-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,724 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,850 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1270 E 36TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX S 4F- LT 347 & S 4F LT 348 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 347 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1270 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015114504 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15643 / 692 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000058647 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1270 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1270 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6702 |
| Document Number | 0000088680 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19339/536 |
| Instrument | 2022-00088680 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
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 | $203,800 (+11.31%) Land $22,900 Building $180,900 | $203,800 (+11.31%) Land $22,900 Building $180,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,602.00 (+9.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $183,100 Land $20,300 Building $162,800 | $183,100 Land $20,300 Building $162,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,298.00 |
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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