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1404 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1404 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,070 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size0.151 acres (6,600 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$96,500 (Dec 1999)
Tax Bill$3,710 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Mortgage
Apr 2022 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-32-431-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-32-431-013
Alternative APN
  • 060/05701-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,070 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,134 sqft
1st Floor Area1,070 sqft
Basement Area1,064 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,600 sqft (0.151 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area100 sqft
Deck Area24 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1404 E 37TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-6722
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 150 GRAYS WOODS
Legal SubdivisionGRAYS WOODS
Legal Lot Number150
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract1900

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1404 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6722
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 23, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
COMMUNITY CHOICE CU
Apr 19, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
COMMUNITY CHOICE CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 17, 1999 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 28, 1999
Deed Document Number050141
Deed Book / Page8392 / 0931
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1404 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6722
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 5, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000009395
DateFeb 23, 2026
Book Page20426/83
Instrument2026-00009395
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY CHOICE CU
TypeCredit Union
Address6163 NW 86TH ST STE 105, JOHNSTON, IA 50131
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueFeb 16, 2041

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1404 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6722
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000031064
DateApr 19, 2022
Book Page19072/737
Instrument2022-00031064
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY CHOICE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressJOHNSTON, IA 50131
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 18, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$214,000 (+9.74%) Land $22,100 Building $191,900$214,000 (+9.74%) Land $22,100 Building $191,900
2024$3,710.00 (+12.7%)
2023$195,000 Land $19,600 Building $175,400$195,000 Land $19,600 Building $175,400
2020$3,292.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1982–2008)
Most Recent ClaimJul 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jul 2008 · 4 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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