Polk County property record for 2121 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.572 acres (24,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $79,500 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,876 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07598-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07598-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,737 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,033 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 503 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,033 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,900 sqft (0.572 acres) |
| Lot Width | 45.3 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2121 E 29TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3150 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 183F S 50F- LOT 1 PATTERSON PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | PATTERSON PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2121 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3150 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999105342 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8226 / 278 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2121 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3150 |
| Document Number | 0000101658 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2121 E 29TH ST DES MOINES IA 503173150, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3150 |
| Document Number | 0000101658 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017857/000165 |
| Instrument | 101658 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 28, 2050 |
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 | $238,200 (+14.8%) Land $56,300 Building $181,900 | $238,200 (+14.8%) Land $56,300 Building $181,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,876.00 (+1.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $207,500 Land $48,700 Building $158,800 | $207,500 Land $48,700 Building $158,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,816.00 |
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 | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 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 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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