Polk County property record for 342 E Gray St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $146,500 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,414 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/01122-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/01122-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,880 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,240 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Canopy | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 342 E GRAY ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 70F W 269.65F LT 49 CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 010/01122-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 345 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 02, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SERVE CU |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SERVE CU |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SERVE CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005112179 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11113 / 387 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049009 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 02, 2021 |
| Property Address | 342 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1742 |
| Document Number | 0000034143 |
| Book / Page | 18453 / 701 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00034143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 342 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1742 |
| Document Number | 0000034144 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00034144 |
| Name | SERVE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 342 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1742 |
| Document Number | 0000067318 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 342 E GRAY ST DES MOINES IA 503151742, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1742 |
| Document Number | 0000067318 |
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| Date | Mar 02, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016834/000945 |
| Instrument | 67318 |
| Name | SERVE CU |
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| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 342 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1742 |
| Document Number | 0000018107 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 342 E GRAY ST DES MOINES IA 503151742, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1742 |
| Document Number | 0000018107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017060/000080 |
| Instrument | 18107 |
| Name | SERVE CU |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2033 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $262,200 (+7.68%) Land $26,200 Building $236,000 | $262,200 (+7.68%) Land $26,200 Building $236,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,414.00 (+11.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $243,500 Land $23,900 Building $219,600 | $243,500 Land $23,900 Building $219,600 | |
| 2020 | $3,942.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 430 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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