Polk County property record for 2330 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,138 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $46,777 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,368 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03758-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/03758-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,138 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,734 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 442 sqft |
| Basement Area | 330 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,850 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 266 sqft |
| Deck Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2330 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2330 E 42nd St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2580 FLEUR DR, DES MOINES, IA 50321-1106 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015138964 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15742 / 642 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051530 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $161,200 Land $32,600 Building $128,600 | $161,200 Land $32,600 Building $128,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,368.00 | ||
| 2023 | $140,400 Land $28,200 Building $112,200 | $140,400 Land $28,200 Building $112,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,642.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2330 E 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2330 E 42nd 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 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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