Polk County property record for 2700 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Government Office, Courthouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 80,808 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 18.7 acres (816,014 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-327-029 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-327-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 80,808 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 191,638 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 80,808 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 816,014 sqft (18.7 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|
| Street Address | 2700 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4006 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government Office, Courthouse |
| Legal Description | LOT H SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3; AND E 1/2 NE 1/4 SW 1/4 LESS 1.45A RD SEC 28-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 28-79-23 |
| Legal Lot Number | H |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2700 E 42nd St, a public works property, is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 2323 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-5307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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) |
FEMA maps place 2700 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 2700 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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