Polk County property record for 1826 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,420 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03493-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/03493-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1826 E 32ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 91 FAIR OAKS |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR OAKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1826 E 32nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1826 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8630 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202438739 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19870 / 484 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007496 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1826 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8630 |
| Document Number | 0000012580 |
| Book / Page | 017981 / 000987 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12580 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $152.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1826 E 32ND ST DES MOINES IA 503178630, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8630 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $154,700 Land $29,400 Building $125,300 | $154,700 Land $29,400 Building $125,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,420.00 | ||
| 2023 | $133,500 Land $25,300 Building $108,200 | $133,500 Land $25,300 Building $108,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,678.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1826 E 32nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1826 E 32nd St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 434 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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