Polk County property record for 1722 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,042 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (46,217 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,500 (Oct 2015) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7923-33-183-013 |
| Primary APN | 7923-33-183-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,042 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 418 sqft |
| Attic Area | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 46,217 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 330 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1722 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2817 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Description | LOTS 17 THRU 31 ELMWOOD PARK |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1722 E 42nd St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of November 23, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5885 NE 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1202 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00143024 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 1722 E 42nd St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · other causes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1722 E 42nd St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% 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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet.
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