3601 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3601 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,349 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size	0.227 acres (9,875 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$142,500 (Aug 2007)
Tax Bill	$3,678 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Line of Credit May 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`060/07596-616-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`060/07596-616-000`
Alternative APN	`792328203007`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Building Area	1,349 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,806 sqft
1st Floor Area	949 sqft
Basement Area	857 sqft
Finished Basement	400 sqft
Unfinished Basement	457 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1980
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Split Foyer
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,875 sqft (0.227 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 79 ft wide
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3601 E 42ND CT
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-4055
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 30 PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 3
Legal Subdivision	PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 3
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	102

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of July 21, 2026

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	3601 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 14, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK
May 21, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA
Jun 25, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 1, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 1, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20072008-00010166
Deed Book / Page	12312 / 306
Last Transfer Date	Jun 13, 2019
Transfer Doc	0000092850
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2026
Property Address	3601 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055
Document Number	0000042762
Book / Page	20589 / 823
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2026
Instrument	202642762
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3601 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055

Mortgage

Document Number	0000042762,
Date	Jul 14, 2026
Book Page	20589/823
Instrument	202642762

Lender

Name	US BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 4, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.53%
Max Rate	-1%

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3601 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000089209
Date	May 21, 2018
Book Page	16926/0819
Instrument	2017-00089209

Lender

Name	BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA
Type	Bank
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50309

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 25, 2019
Property Address	3601 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055
Document Number	0000092850
Book / Page	017379 / 000184
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2019
Instrument	92850
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 22, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3601 E 42ND CT DES MOINES IA 503174055, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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		$212,100 (+13.42%) Land $45,000 Building $167,100	$212,100 (+13.42%) Land $45,000 Building $167,100
2024	$3,678.00 (+0.55%)
2023		$187,000 Land $39,500 Building $147,500	$187,000 Land $39,500 Building $147,500
2020	$3,658.00

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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