3633 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3633 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,114 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size	0.215 acres (9,375 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$199,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,708 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Line of Credit Jul 2024 Line of Credit + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`060/07596-638-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`060/07596-638-000`
Alternative APN	`792328203001`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Building Area	1,114 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,474 sqft
1st Floor Area	754 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Finished Basement	360 sqft
Unfinished Basement	360 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1980
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Split Foyer
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,375 sqft (0.215 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area	720 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	200 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	3633 E 42ND CT
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-4055
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 15 PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 4
Legal Subdivision	PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 4
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	102

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of August 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	3633 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU
Jul 23, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU
Mar 4, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
Sep 9, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Sep 29, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Mar 4, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 4, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 4, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 16, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202611651
Deed Book / Page	20437 / 501
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 28, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000102641
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3633 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3633 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055

Mortgage

Document Number	0000026075
Date	Mar 15, 2021
Book Page	18412/876
Instrument	2021-00026075

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	WATERLOO, IA 50704

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3633 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3633 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055

Mortgage

Document Number	0000036787
Date	Jul 23, 2024
Book Page	19860/478
Instrument	2024-00036787

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	PO BOX 6000, WATERLOO, IA 50704

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Jul 22, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Mar 4, 2026
Property Address	3633 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055
Document Number	0000011651
Book / Page	20437 / 501
Instrument Date	Feb 24, 2026
Instrument	2026-00011651
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 12, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$317.60
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3633 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011652
Date	Mar 4, 2026
Instrument	2026-00011652

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011653
Date	Mar 4, 2026
Book Page	20437/526
Instrument	2026-00011653

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	2800 TAMARACK RD, OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

September 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 9, 2022
Property Address	3633 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055
Document Number	0000071851
Book / Page	19260 / 154
Instrument Date	Aug 18, 2022
Instrument	2022-00071851
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3633 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055

September 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 29, 2021
Property Address	3633 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055
Document Number	0000102641
Book / Page	18776 / 717
Instrument Date	Sep 28, 2021
Instrument	2021-00102641
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3633 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3633 E 42ND CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055
Document Number	0000065624
Instrument Date	Mar 4, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 8, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3633 E 42ND CT DES MOINES IA 503174055, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4055

Mortgage

Document Number	0000065624
Date	Mar 18, 2019
Book Page	017262/000308
Instrument	65624

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	WATERLOO, IA 50704

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Mar 17, 2024

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	$3,708.00 (+2.04%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption	$209,200 (+13.26%) Land $44,500 Building $164,700	$209,200 (+13.26%) Land $44,500 Building $164,700
2024	$3,634.00 (+11.54%)
2023		$184,700 Land $39,000 Building $145,700	$184,700 Land $39,000 Building $145,700
2020	$3,258.00

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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