Polk County property record for 1415 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 814 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,844 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/05668-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/05668-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 814 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,115 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 814 sqft |
| Basement Area | 301 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,950 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1415 E 37TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6759 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 117 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 117 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1415 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20033651 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9966 / 151 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064855 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1415 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6759 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1415 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6759 |
| Document Number | 0000076421 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20373/195 |
| Instrument | 2025-00076421 |
| Name | PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 2000 MIDLANTIC DR STE 410A, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
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 | $115,900 (+11.23%) Land $23,300 Building $92,600 | $115,900 (+11.23%) Land $23,300 Building $92,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,844.00 (+7.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $104,200 Land $20,600 Building $83,600 | $104,200 Land $20,600 Building $83,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,708.00 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 114 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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