Polk County property record for 1278 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,258 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/05856-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/05856-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,029 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Basement Area | 101 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1278 E 36TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 301 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 301 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1278 E 36th Ct is owned by an individual who bought it in April 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13646 GEAR ST, INDIANOLA, IA 50125-8914 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199768471 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7609 / 695 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1278 E 36th Ct was $2,258.
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 | $2,258.00 | $125,200 Land $20,100 Building $105,100 | $125,200 Land $20,100 Building $105,100 |
| 2024 | $2,258.00 | ||
| 2023 | $112,500 Land $17,800 Building $94,700 | $112,500 Land $17,800 Building $94,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,054.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1278 E 36th 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.
Wildfire risk around 1278 E 36th Ct is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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