Polk County property record for 2908 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,334 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $460 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-29-428-048 |
| Primary APN | 7923-29-428-048 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 11,334 sqft (0.26 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 2908 E 37TH ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 2016-229 BK 16305 PG 730 BEG NE COR LOT 566 THN S 90F W 125.97F TO PT ON W LN LOT 567 N 90F TO NW COR LOT 566 THN E |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 566,567 567 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2909 E 36TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0016320466 |
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,600 (+11.79%) Land $5,900 Building $19,700 | $25,600 (+11.79%) Land $5,900 Building $19,700 | |
| 2024 | $460.00 (+17.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,900 Land $5,200 Building $17,700 | $22,900 Land $5,200 Building $17,700 | |
| 2020 | $392.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (1982–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 35 of 55 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 573 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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