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3611 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3611 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1934
Lot Size0.502 acres (21,888 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$160,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$3,038 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-29-230-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-29-230-001
Alternative APN
  • 060/05025-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,088 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,667 sqft
1st Floor Area1,088 sqft
Basement Area771 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1934
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialLogs
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area21,888 sqft (0.502 acres)
Lot Dimensions152 ft deep x 144 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area224 sqft
Deck Area204 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3611 E 37TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-5805
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionW 152 F LOTS 78 & 79 GRAND VIEW ACRES
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionGRAND VIEW ACRES
Legal Lot Number78,79 79
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract103

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3611 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5805
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 19, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021-00044246
Deed Book / Page18501 / 722
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 29, 2021
Property Address3611 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5805
Document Number0000044246
Book / Page018501 / 000722
Instrument DateApr 28, 2021
Instrument44246
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 28, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$256.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address3611 E 37TH ST DES MOINES IA 503175805, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5805

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$198,200 (+13.06%) Land $29,300 Building $168,900$198,200 (+13.06%) Land $29,300 Building $168,900
2024$3,038.00 (+33.48%)
2023$175,300 Land $25,600 Building $149,700$175,300 Land $25,600 Building $149,700
2020$2,276.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 13 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims55 (1982–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA35 of 55
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Jul 2018 · 13 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 24 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jul 2008 · 6 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000
CenturyLink
Fiber		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Metronet, T-Mobile.

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