Polk County property record for 2012 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,174 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-32-128-039 |
| Primary APN | 7924-32-128-039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,528 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,582 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Attic Area | 474 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2012 39TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-3803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 101 BEAVER HEIGHTS NO 2 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAVER HEIGHTS PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
The current owner of 2012 39th St bought it in July 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2012 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
|---|---|
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00017281 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15244 / 0878 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2012 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000034034 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18085/332 |
| Instrument | 2020-00034034 |
| Name | NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WAUKESHA, WI 53186 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
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 | $293,100 Land $45,600 Building $247,500 | $293,100 Land $45,600 Building $247,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,174.00 | ||
| 2023 | $268,000 Land $41,000 Building $227,000 | $268,000 Land $41,000 Building $227,000 | |
| 2020 | $5,166.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2012 39th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 2012 39th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 681 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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