Polk County property record for 2420 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,128 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,791 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $196,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,276 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-30-478-028 |
| Primary APN | 7923-30-478-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,128 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,893 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 848 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,265 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,791 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 309 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2420 E 29TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 160F LOT 4 LUTZ & MCKEES GRAND VIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | LUTZ & MC KEES GRAND VIEW HGTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
2420 E 29th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2420 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Jul 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0015858291 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15858 / 291 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000166764 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2420 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3751 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000019587 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18380/289 |
| Instrument | 2021-00019587 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CONCORD, CA 94520 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 173 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2420 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3751 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001187 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17928/93 |
| Instrument | 2020-00001187 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CONCORD, CA 94520 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2420 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3751 |
| Document Number | 0000067184 |
| Book / Page | 016366 / 000612 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2420 E 29TH ST DES MOINES IA 503173751, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3751 |
| Document Number | 0000067184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016366/000612 |
| Instrument | 67184 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 2, 2047 |
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 | $285,600 Land $35,200 Building $250,400 | $285,600 Land $35,200 Building $250,400 | |
| 2024 | $5,276.00 | ||
| 2023 | $262,800 Land $31,800 Building $231,000 | $262,800 Land $31,800 Building $231,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,936.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2420 E 29th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 29 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 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 2420 E 29th 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 217 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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