Polk County property record for 153 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 4,651 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (52,707 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $22,812 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-07-178-001 |
| Primary APN | 7824-07-178-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,651 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,503 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,923 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,895 sqft |
| Attic Area | 833 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,860 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,707 sqft (1.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 312 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 153 37TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-4303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 KNOLLWOOD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNOLLWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 3200 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027864 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 153 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4303 |
| Document Number | 0000027864 |
| Book / Page | 017101 / 000908 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27864 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 37TH ST DES MOINES IA 503124303, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4303 |
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 | $1,297,800 (+11.05%) Land $240,600 Building $1,057,200 | $1,297,800 (+11.05%) Land $240,600 Building $1,057,200 | |
| 2024 | $22,812.00 (-1.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,168,700 Land $213,400 Building $955,300 | $1,168,700 Land $213,400 Building $955,300 | |
| 2020 | $23,052.00 |
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 |
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 Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications 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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