Polk County property record for 139 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 5 ba · 4,915 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $920,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $22,966 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-07-178-002 |
| Primary APN | 7824-07-178-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,915 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,517 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,102 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,182 sqft |
| Attic Area | 631 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,102 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,125 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 265 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 912 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 166 sqft |
| Deck Area | 8 sqft |
| Patio Area | 700 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 139 37TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-4303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 10F- LOT 2 KNOLLWOOD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNOLLWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 3200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 139 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00029334 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17107 / 0969 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 139 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4303 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100095619 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18743/941 |
| Instrument | 2021-00095619 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 139 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4303 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000009512 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17429/0239 |
| Instrument | 2019-00009512 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.25% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 139 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4303 |
| Document Number | 201800029334 |
| Book / Page | 17107 / 0969 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00029334 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,471.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 360 BRIDGEWOOD DR APT 1201, 1201, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8412 |
| Document Number | 201800029336 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00029336 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 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 | $1,296,500 (+12.33%) Land $183,100 Building $1,113,400 | $1,296,500 (+12.33%) Land $183,100 Building $1,113,400 | |
| 2024 | $22,966.00 (+3.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,154,200 Land $162,400 Building $991,800 | $1,154,200 Land $162,400 Building $991,800 | |
| 2020 | $22,282.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · other causes |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 217 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 | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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