Polk County property record for 1544 E 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 528 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,418 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale Apr 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-426-003 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-426-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 528 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,056 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,950 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1544 E 36TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 42 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2001 25TH ST S, SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301-9073 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000079354 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1544 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6708 |
| Document Number | 0000079354 |
| Book / Page | 017320 / 000331 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 79354 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $38.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2001 25TH ST S ST CLOUD MN 563019073, ST CLOUD, MN 56301-9073 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1544 E 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6708 |
| Document Number | 0000068760 |
| Book / Page | 017275 / 000627 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 68760 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2001 25TH ST S ST CLOUD MN 563019073, ST CLOUD, MN 56301-9073 |
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 | $78,500 (+11.19%) Land $23,300 Building $55,200 | $78,500 (+11.19%) Land $23,300 Building $55,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,418.00 (+146.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $70,600 Land $20,600 Building $50,000 | $70,600 Land $20,600 Building $50,000 | |
| 2020 | $576.00 |
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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