Polk County property record for 2539 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.462 acres (20,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,625 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,978 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-451-004 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-451-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,336 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Attic Area | 328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,130 sqft (0.462 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 252 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 406 sqft |
| Canopy | 306 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2539 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1182 & S 5 F LOT 1183 FOUR MILE PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1182 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2539 E 42nd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 2539 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00190964 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15958 / 0399 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $236,500 Land $43,900 Building $192,600 | $236,500 Land $43,900 Building $192,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,978.00 | ||
| 2023 | $208,400 Land $38,100 Building $170,300 | $208,400 Land $38,100 Building $170,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,726.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2539 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 2539 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet, Verizon.
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