Polk County property record for 3624 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,346 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $109,500 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,976 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/00869-055-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/00869-055-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,888 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Basement Area | 874 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 524 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,346 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3624 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 CHRISTY LEA MANOR PLAT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRISTY LEA MANOR PLAT 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
3624 E 42nd St is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3120 NE 44TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5442 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199925740 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8326 / 233 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047657 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3624 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8102 |
| Document Number | 0000002769 |
| Book / Page | 20394 / 825 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026-00002769 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3120 NE 44TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5442 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $228,100 Land $41,500 Building $186,600 | $228,100 Land $41,500 Building $186,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,976.00 | ||
| 2023 | $202,100 Land $36,300 Building $165,800 | $202,100 Land $36,300 Building $165,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,950.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3624 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 3624 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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Verizon.
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