Polk County property record for 237 SE 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 691 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $846 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-477-009 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-477-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 691 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 864 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 691 sqft |
| Basement Area | 173 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,680 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 237 SE 28TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 12F VAC ELM ST ROW S & ADJ & S 24F E 130F LOT 1 SD OP LTS 12 & 13 S 1/2 SEC 1-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 01-78-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,12,13 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
237 SE 28th St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 237 SE 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 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 | $76,200 Land $6,900 Building $69,300 | $76,200 Land $6,900 Building $69,300 | |
| 2024 | $846.00 | ||
| 2023 | $66,100 Land $6,000 Building $60,100 | $66,100 Land $6,000 Building $60,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,052.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 SE 28th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 237 SE 28th St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 259 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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