Polk County property record for 2400 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 855 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,084 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03757-002-001 |
| Primary APN | 060/03757-002-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 855 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,695 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 855 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,350 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2400 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 LT 15 & ALL LT 16 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2400 E 42nd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Polk County records, as of July 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2400 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2831 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
| Jul 7, 2020 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure NEIGHBORHOOD FIN |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER LNDG ALLIANCE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202207 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17932 / 647 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2400 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000044972 |
| Book / Page | 20600 / 466 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202644972 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2400 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000044972, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20600/466 |
| Instrument | 202644972 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.47% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2400 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000002207 |
| Book / Page | 017932 / 000647 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2207 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2400 E 42ND ST DES MOINES IA 503172831, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2831 |
| Document Number | 2209 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017932/000651 |
| Instrument | 2209 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 6, 2050 |
| Document Number | 2211, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017932/000667 |
| Instrument | 2211 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jul 6, 2025 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2400 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000026451 |
| Book / Page | 017095 / 000664 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26451 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $192.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2400 E 42ND ST DES MOINES IA 503172831, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2831 |
| Document Number | 26453 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017095/000669 |
| Instrument | 26453 |
| Name | PREMIER LNDG ALLIANCE |
|---|---|
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2048 |
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 | $178,600 Land $39,200 Building $139,400 | $178,600 Land $39,200 Building $139,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,084.00 | ||
| 2023 | $156,800 (+20.25%) Land $34,000 Building $122,800 | $156,800 Land $34,000 Building $122,800 | |
| 2022 | $130,400 Land $29,100 Building $101,300 | ||
| 2021 | $130,400 Land $29,100 Building $101,300 | ||
| 2020 | $2,826.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2400 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 2400 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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