3632 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3632 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,022 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size	0.215 acres (9,375 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$175,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,908 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7923-28-202-008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7923-28-202-008`
Alternative APN	`060/07596-629-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,022 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,525 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,022 sqft
Basement Area	953 sqft
Finished Basement	450 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1980
Architectural Style	Split Foyer
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Wood Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,375 sqft (0.215 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	720 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3632 E 42ND CT
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-4054
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 6 PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 4
Legal Range	23W
Legal Township	79N
Legal Section	28
Legal Subdivision	PATRICIA ANN ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	102

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3632 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4054
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI NOVUS HM MTG
Jan 21, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2019-00063079
Deed Book / Page	17670 / 0699
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3632 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4054
Document Number	0000063081
Instrument Date	Jan 17, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 2, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3632 E 42ND CT DES MOINES IA 503174054, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4054

Mortgage

Document Number	0000063081
Date	Jan 21, 2020
Book Page	017670/000702
Instrument	63081

Lender

Name	NOVUS HM MTG
Address	LAS VEGAS, NV 89145

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 20, 2050

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jan 21, 2020
Property Address	3632 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4054
Document Number	0000063079
Book / Page	017670 / 000699
Instrument Date	Jan 16, 2020
Instrument	63079
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$280.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3632 E 42ND CT DES MOINES IA 503174054, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4054

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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		$220,800 (+13.41%) Land $44,500 Building $176,300	$220,800 (+13.41%) Land $44,500 Building $176,300
2024	$3,908.00 (+10.9%)
2023		$194,700 Land $39,000 Building $155,700	$194,700 Land $39,000 Building $155,700
2020	$3,524.00

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 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.

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 215 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	140 / 20

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

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