Polk County property record for 3219 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 816 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $117,500 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,454 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-252-001 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-252-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,584 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3219 E 42ND CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4053 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 42 PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PATRICIA ANN ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3219 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00076822 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15161 / 0803 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3219 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053 |
| Document Number | 0000085957 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3219 E 42ND CT DES MOINES IA 503174053, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4053 |
| Document Number | 0000085957 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017776/000818 |
| Instrument | 85957 |
| Name | DEERE EMPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MOLINE, IL 61265 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
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 | $205,000 (+12.45%) Land $44,700 Building $160,300 | $205,000 (+12.45%) Land $44,700 Building $160,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,454.00 (+3.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $182,300 Land $39,200 Building $143,100 | $182,300 Land $39,200 Building $143,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,326.00 |
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
| 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.
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.
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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