Polk County property record for 2705 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,584 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07927-084-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07927-084-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,824 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 456 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 456 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 255 sqft |
| Patio Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2705 E 39TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 84 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2705 E 39th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2705 E 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Jun 6, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202019-00090982 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17802 / 814 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069070 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2705 E 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5754 |
| Document Number | 201900090982 |
| Book / Page | 17802 / 814 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00090982 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $247.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2705 E 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5754 |
| Document Number | 201900090984 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00090984 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Number | 0000090985 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17802/835 |
| Instrument | 2019-00090985 |
| Name | IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | BOISE, ID 83702 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2705 E 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5754 |
| Document Number | 0000087637 |
| Book / Page | 017357 / 000270 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 87637 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $176.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1851 MADISON AVE #300 COUNCIL BLUFFS IA 515033604, 300, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-3604 |
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 | $216,900 Land $40,700 Building $176,200 | $216,900 Land $40,700 Building $176,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,584.00 | ||
| 2023 | $192,600 Land $35,500 Building $157,100 | $192,600 Land $35,500 Building $157,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,600.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2705 E 39th 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 2705 E 39th 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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