Polk County property record for 1540 E 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,417 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.319 acres (13,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,884 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-426-004 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-426-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,417 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,854 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Attic Area | 325 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 655 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,900 sqft (0.319 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 88 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1540 E 36TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 40 & 41 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 40,41 41 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| 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 | 1540 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 079045 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0000007638 / 0000000801 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $195,200 (+10.91%) Land $26,800 Building $168,400 | $195,200 (+10.91%) Land $26,800 Building $168,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,884.00 (+2.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $176,000 Land $23,700 Building $152,300 | $176,000 Land $23,700 Building $152,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,808.00 |
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 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.
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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