Polk County property record for 219 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 4,917 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $865,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $26,664 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-07-129-012 |
| Primary APN | 7824-07-129-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,917 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,562 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,288 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,824 sqft |
| Attic Area | 805 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 825 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 52,375 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 465 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 940 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 572 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 09005972000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 219 37TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-4305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX LOT 1 PORTLAND PLACE PLAT 2- N 115F LOT 6 PORTLAND PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTLAND PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 3200 |
219 37th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 219 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001529939 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15299 / 39 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,504,400 Land $240,300 Building $1,264,100 | $1,504,400 Land $240,300 Building $1,264,100 | |
| 2024 | $26,664.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,338,400 Land $213,100 Building $1,125,300 | $1,338,400 Land $213,100 Building $1,125,300 | |
| 2020 | $26,684.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 219 37th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · other causes |
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 219 37th 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% 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 217 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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