Polk County property record for 2501 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,286 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7923-29-480-006 |
| Primary APN | 7923-29-480-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 930 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2501 E 37TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 815 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 815 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 3302 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4351 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00038894 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17148 / 0692 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2501 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3305 |
| Document Number | 0000019704 |
| Book / Page | 017066 / 000955 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 19704 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $115.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 9990 RICHMOND AVE #400 HOUSTON TX 770424546, 400, HOUSTON, TX 77042-4546 |
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 | $186,000 (+13.62%) Land $29,900 Building $156,100 | $186,000 (+13.62%) Land $29,900 Building $156,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,286.00 (+38.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $163,700 Land $26,000 Building $137,700 | $163,700 Land $26,000 Building $137,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,378.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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