Polk County property record for 1311 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $54,500 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,656 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/00200-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/00200-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 1311 E 34TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Legal Description | LTS 16-17 & 18 BLK 2 ARNOLD & SWEETS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | ARNOLD & SWEETS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
1311 E 34th St is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8740 FOUNDERS RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268-1337 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199787407 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7661 / 7 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000084191 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1311 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 0000084191 |
| Book / Page | 18690 / 562 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00084191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8740 FOUNDERS RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268-1337 |
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 | $146,000 Land $75,900 Building $70,100 | $146,000 Land $75,900 Building $70,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,656.00 | ||
| 2023 | $135,000 Land $66,600 Building $68,400 | $135,000 Land $66,600 Building $68,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,878.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1311 E 34th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1311 E 34th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 483 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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