Polk County property record for 337 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $121,500 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,676 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090/01265-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 090/01265-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,024 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 851 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 547 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 237 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 337 59TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-1515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 28 CLELAND PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CLELAND PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6101 GORDON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-1544 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200497117 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10394 / 88 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $3,676.00 | $194,500 (+6.23%) Land $37,700 Building $156,800 | $194,500 (+6.23%) Land $37,700 Building $156,800 |
| 2024 | $3,676.00 (+0.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $183,100 Land $34,900 Building $148,200 | $183,100 Land $34,900 Building $148,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,652.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1984–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 427 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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