Polk County property record for 2421 E 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 751 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.434 acres (18,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $34,500 (Sep 2007) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 060/04570-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/04570-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 751 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 751 sqft |
| Basement Area | 299 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,900 sqft (0.434 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 343 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2421 E 36TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3234 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Description | LTS 886 887 & 888 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 886 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
2421 E 36th St, a public works property, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12130 NW 128TH ST, GRANGER, IA 50109-1200 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072008-00022374 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12367 / 975 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013119 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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) |
FEMA maps place 2421 E 36th St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (1982–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 35 of 55 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms 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.
Wildfire risk around 2421 E 36th 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 178 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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