Polk County property record for 2633 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,264 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.452 acres (19,671 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,970 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/04831-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/04831-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,318 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,264 sqft |
| Basement Area | 928 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,671 sqft (0.452 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 237 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Deck Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2633 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1187 FOUR MILE PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1187 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2633 E 42nd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2633 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 3, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001061 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2633 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4045 |
| Document Number | 0000045408 |
| Book / Page | 19579 / 728 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00045408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2633 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4045 |
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 | $191,600 Land $43,700 Building $147,900 | $191,600 Land $43,700 Building $147,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,970.00 | ||
| 2023 | $168,500 (+21.4%) Land $37,900 Building $130,600 | $168,500 Land $37,900 Building $130,600 | |
| 2022 | $138,800 Land $32,500 Building $106,300 | ||
| 2021 | $138,800 Land $32,500 Building $106,300 | ||
| 2020 | $3,018.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2633 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 2633 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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