Polk County property record for 2811 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $109,500 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,416 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07596-508-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07596-508-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2811 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2811 E 42nd St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6121 SE 104TH ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-2252 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20122013-00007195 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14362 / 651 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 10, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026868 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2811 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000025944 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17505/0341 |
| Instrument | 2019-00025944 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OSHKOSH, WI 54901 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $195,000 Land $44,700 Building $150,300 | $195,000 Land $44,700 Building $150,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,416.00 | ||
| 2023 | $173,600 Land $39,200 Building $134,400 | $173,600 Land $39,200 Building $134,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,352.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2811 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 2811 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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