Polk County property record for 1340 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,884 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $94,500 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,224 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/05697-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/05697-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,884 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,182 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 250 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,200 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1340 E 37TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6758 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 146 & 147 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 147 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| 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 | 1340 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6758 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20082009-00021760 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12790 / 823 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019430 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1340 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6758 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000134708 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18927/763 |
| Instrument | 2021-00134708 |
| Name | MIDLAND CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | URBANDALE, IA 50322 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
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 | $245,900 (+10.77%) Land $27,700 Building $218,200 | $245,900 (+10.77%) Land $27,700 Building $218,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,224.00 (+30.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $222,000 Land $24,500 Building $197,500 | $222,000 Land $24,500 Building $197,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,462.00 |
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 · 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 | 8 (1982–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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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