Polk County property record for 3013 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.376 acres (16,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,648 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-252-010 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-252-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,896 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 948 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,380 sqft (0.376 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 260 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3013 E 42ND CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 33 PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PATRICIA ANN ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
3013 E 42nd Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3013 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00045103 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18506 / 93 |
| 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 | $215,800 Land $52,400 Building $163,400 | $215,800 Land $52,400 Building $163,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,648.00 | ||
| 2023 | $191,900 Land $46,000 Building $145,900 | $191,900 Land $46,000 Building $145,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,510.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3013 E 42nd Ct 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 3013 E 42nd Ct 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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