Polk County property record for 1911 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.683 acres (29,756 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $102 (2020) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-33-201-041 |
| Primary APN | 7923-33-201-041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 29,756 sqft (0.683 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 575 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Terrain | Other |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1911 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Description | S 51.75 FT LOT 11 REEDBURY |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | REEDBURY |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1911 E 42nd St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of November 23, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11204 NE 118TH AVE, MAXWELL, IA 50161-4268 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00019409 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18379 / 423 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1911 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 0000019409 |
| Book / Page | 018379 / 000423 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19409 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $480.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 12130 NW 128TH ST GRANGER IA 501091200, GRANGER, IA 50109-1200 |
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) |
| Year | Tax Bill |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $102.00 |
FEMA maps place 1911 E 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 1911 E 42nd St is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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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