Polk County property record for 137 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 843 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,081 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $136,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,964 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7823-06-401-004 |
| Primary APN | 7823-06-401-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 843 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 987 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 843 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,081 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 70.7 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 137 E 34TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 70.7F LOT 1 KOEHLER ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | KOEHLER ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00008388 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17019 / 0056 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 137 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7318 |
| Document Number | 201800008388 |
| Book / Page | 17019 / 0056 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00008388 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $216.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 E 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7318 |
| Document Number | 201800008390 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00008390 |
| Name | MID-AMERICAN MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $227,700 (+9.63%) Land $29,800 Building $197,900 | $227,700 (+9.63%) Land $29,800 Building $197,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,964.00 (+7.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $207,700 Land $26,900 Building $180,800 | $207,700 Land $26,900 Building $180,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,700.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake 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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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