Polk County property record for 3601 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 929 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $113,500 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,420 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-202-007 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-202-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 929 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,513 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 929 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,875 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3601 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PATRICIA ANN ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
The current owner of 3601 E 42nd St bought it in June 2010.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3601 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010-00090922 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13471 / 0515 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $203,400 Land $45,000 Building $158,400 | $203,400 Land $45,000 Building $158,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,420.00 | ||
| 2023 | $180,600 Land $39,500 Building $141,100 | $180,600 Land $39,500 Building $141,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,344.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3601 E 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 3601 E 42nd 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 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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