1534 E 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1534 E 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size	0.159 acres (6,950 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$105,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,452 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7923-32-426-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7923-32-426-005`
Alternative APN	`060/05596-000-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	624 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	652 sqft
1st Floor Area	624 sqft
Basement Area	328 sqft
Finished Basement	300 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1936
Effective Year Built	Effective 1984
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Wood Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,950 sqft (0.159 acres)
Lot Dimensions	139 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	280 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	96 sqft
Patio Area	180 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1534 E 36TH ST
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-6708
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 39 GRAYS WOODS
Legal Subdivision	GRAYS WOODS
Legal Lot Number	39
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	1900

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1534 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6708
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 26, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP
Feb 26, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP
Feb 26, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP
Dec 6, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI BANKERS TR
Jun 15, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 15, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018-00044426
Deed Book / Page	17173 / 0079
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	1534 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6708
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020097
Date	Feb 26, 2021
Book Page	18382/827
Instrument	2021-00020097

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP
Type	Lending Institution
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50314

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	1534 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6708
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1534 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6708

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020099
Date	Feb 26, 2021
Book Page	18382/843
Instrument	2021-00020099

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP
Type	Lending Institution
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50314

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Feb 22, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	1534 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6708
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1534 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6708

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020098
Date	Feb 26, 2021
Book Page	18382/838
Instrument	2021-00020098

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP
Type	Lending Institution
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50314

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	121 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2031

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Dec 6, 2018
Property Address	1534 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6708
Document Number	0000044426
Book / Page	017173 / 000079
Instrument Date	Dec 3, 2018
Instrument	44426
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 2, 2019

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$168.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1534 E 36TH ST DES MOINES IA 503176708, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6708

Mortgage

Document Number	44428
Date	Dec 6, 2018
Book Page	017173/000082
Instrument	44428

Lender

Name	BANKERS TR
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50309

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 5, 2048

Mortgage

Document Number	44429,
Date	Dec 6, 2018
Book Page	017173/000092
Instrument	44429

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD FIN
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50314

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 15, 2018
Property Address	1534 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6708
Document Number	0000097610
Book / Page	016963 / 000709
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2018
Instrument	97610
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 9, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$48.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	4109 POMMEL PL WEST DES MOINES IA 502653015, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3015

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$147,600 (+11.48%) Land $23,300 Building $124,300	$147,600 (+11.48%) Land $23,300 Building $124,300
2024	$2,452.00 (+13%)
2023		$132,400 Land $20,600 Building $111,800	$132,400 Land $20,600 Building $111,800
2020	$2,170.00

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 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	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 Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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