Polk County property record for 2205 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,309 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.678 acres (29,541 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,514 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07672-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07672-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,309 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,509 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,309 sqft |
| Basement Area | 716 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 29,541 sqft (0.678 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 229 ft deep x 129 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 55 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2205 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 78.57F N 150F- LOT 5 REEDBURY |
| Legal Subdivision | REEDBURY |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
2205 E 42nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2205 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202338877 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19547 / 903 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000076672 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2205 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2826 |
| Document Number | 0000038877 |
| Book / Page | 19547 / 903 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00038877 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $301.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2205 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2826 |
| Document Number | 0000038878 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00038878 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 5, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.62% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.62% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 12.6% |
| Document Number | 0000038879 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19547/919 |
| Instrument | 2023-00038879 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Aug 5, 2033 |
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 | $216,800 Land $46,100 Building $170,700 | $216,800 Land $46,100 Building $170,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,514.00 | ||
| 2023 | $189,100 (+20.45%) Land $40,000 Building $149,100 | $189,100 Land $40,000 Building $149,100 | |
| 2022 | $157,000 Land $34,300 Building $122,700 | ||
| 2021 | $157,000 Land $34,300 Building $122,700 | ||
| 2020 | $3,432.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2205 E 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| 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 2205 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 675 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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