Polk County property record for 1300 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,253 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $38,501 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,844 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/05809-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/05809-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Building Area | 1,253 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,693 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 853 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,350 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1300 E 37TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 254 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 254 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 916 NW 5TH ST, GRIMES, IA 50111-2503 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200962982 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12967 / 493 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000065133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1300 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6720 |
| Document Number | 0000026034 |
| Book / Page | 018412 / 000585 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 26034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,680.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6000 GRAND AVE DES MOINES IA 503121417, DES MOINES, IA 50312-1417 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 26036 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 018412/000598 |
| Instrument | 26036 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1150 JORDAN CREEK PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-5831 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $161,200 (+11.48%) Land $21,300 Building $139,900 | $161,200 (+11.48%) Land $21,300 Building $139,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,844.00 (+33.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $144,600 Land $18,800 Building $125,800 | $144,600 Land $18,800 Building $125,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,136.00 |
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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