3207 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3207 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 831 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.376 acres (16,380 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$150,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,318 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7923-28-252-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7923-28-252-005`
Alternative APN	`060/07596-556-000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	831 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,599 sqft
1st Floor Area	831 sqft
Basement Area	768 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Architectural Style	Split Foyer
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Wood Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	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	120 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3207 E 42ND CT
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-4053
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 38 PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 2
Legal Range	23W
Legal Township	79N
Legal Section	28
Legal Subdivision	PATRICIA ANN ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	38
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1020
Census Tract	102

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3207 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 5, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) GREENSTATE CU
Aug 5, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU
Aug 10, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Aug 10, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 18, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUILD MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 5, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 5, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 10, 2021
Deed Document Number	2022-00063711
Deed Book / Page	19221 / 208
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3207 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 6, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000063715
Date	Aug 5, 2022
Book Page	19221/228
Instrument	2022-00063715

Lender

Name	GREENSTATE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Aug 5, 2032

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Aug 5, 2022
Property Address	3207 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053
Document Number	0000063711
Book / Page	19221 / 208
Instrument Date	Aug 1, 2022
Instrument	2022-00063711
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$239.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3207 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053

Mortgage

Document Number	0000063714
Date	Aug 5, 2022
Book Page	19221/214
Instrument	2022-00063714

Lender

Name	GREENSTATE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 5, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.5%
Type Change Date	Aug 5, 2032
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	5%
Max Rate At Change	11.5%
Index	1-Year CMT
Max Rate	11.5%

August 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Aug 10, 2021
Property Address	3207 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053
Document Number	0000084585
Book / Page	18692 / 508
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-00084585
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3207 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053

August 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Aug 10, 2021
Property Address	3207 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053
Document Number	0000084720
Book / Page	18692 / 979
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-00084720
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	3207 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2018
Property Address	3207 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053
Document Number	0000023032
Book / Page	017081 / 000521
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2018
Instrument	23032
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 30, 2018

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3207 E 42ND CT DES MOINES IA 503174053, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053

Mortgage

Document Number	23034
Date	Sep 18, 2018
Book Page	017081/000524
Instrument	23034

Lender

Name	GUILD MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 17, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$196,700 (+12.08%) Land $52,400 Building $144,300	$196,700 (+12.08%) Land $52,400 Building $144,300
2024	$3,318.00 (+3.24%)
2023		$175,500 Land $46,000 Building $129,500	$175,500 Land $46,000 Building $129,500
2020	$3,214.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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