Polk County property record for 3121 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,072 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $79,500 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,878 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-29-277-010 |
| Primary APN | 7923-29-277-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,253 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 453 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,072 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 196 sqft |
| Canopy | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3121 E 36TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6946 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 LOT 130 GRAND VIEW ACRES |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND VIEW ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 130 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5406 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1840 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200600043872 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11363 / 0082 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050485 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3121 E 36TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6946 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000023782 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19039/811 |
| Instrument | 2022-00023782 |
| Name | UNION STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINTERSET, IA 50273 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 14 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $105,800 (+13.16%) Land $22,100 Building $83,700 | $105,800 (+13.16%) Land $22,100 Building $83,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,878.00 (+1.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $93,500 Land $19,400 Building $74,100 | $93,500 Land $19,400 Building $74,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,856.00 |
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 Record 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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