Polk County property record for 1515 E 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 794 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,034 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-430-001 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-430-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 794 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,588 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 794 sqft |
| Basement Area | 794 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,700 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 54 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1515 E 36TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 79 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 4545 ZILKER DR, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-0923 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0015885966 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8676 / 0445 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 4, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 047903 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1515 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6707 |
| Document Number | 0000055327 |
| Book / Page | 017219 / 000617 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 55327 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,024.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1515 E 36TH ST DES MOINES IA 503176707, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6707 |
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 | $107,200 (+5.82%) Land $25,300 Building $81,900 | $107,200 (+5.82%) Land $25,300 Building $81,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,034.00 (+9.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $101,300 Land $22,400 Building $78,900 | $101,300 Land $22,400 Building $78,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,852.00 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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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