Polk County property record for 2425 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,188 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/04811-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/04811-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 910 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,820 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,400 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 240 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 702 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2425 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 15F- N 60F LT 1151 FOUR MILE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1151 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2425 E 42nd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2425 E 45TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202641634 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20585 / 17 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 14, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000075564 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2425 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2830 |
| Document Number | 0000041634 |
| Book / Page | 20585 / 17 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641634 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $34,663.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000041635, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641635 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $195,900 Land $41,100 Building $154,800 | $195,900 Land $41,100 Building $154,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,188.00 | ||
| 2023 | $172,500 Land $35,700 Building $136,800 | $172,500 Land $35,700 Building $136,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,132.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2425 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 2425 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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