Polk County property record for 3519 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,424 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.449 acres (19,584 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,314 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-29-230-003 |
| Primary APN | 7923-29-230-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,486 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Basement Area | 562 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,584 sqft (0.449 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 272 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 492 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3519 E 37TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 76 GRAND VIEW ACRES |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND VIEW ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
The current owner of 3519 E 37th St bought it in May 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3519 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-00085677 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14263 / 0366 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $198,300 Land $28,200 Building $170,100 | $198,300 Land $28,200 Building $170,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,314.00 | ||
| 2023 | $175,300 Land $24,600 Building $150,700 | $175,300 Land $24,600 Building $150,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,158.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3519 E 37th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 55 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 3519 E 37th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 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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