Polk County property record for 3700 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 902 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,346 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $66,300 (Oct 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $3,476 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-127-022 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-127-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 902 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,198 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 902 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,346 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3700 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 CHRISTY LEA MANOR PLAT 4 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRISTY LEA MANOR PLAT 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
3700 E 42nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1991.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 3700 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0006456190 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3700 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8104 |
| Document Number | 0000044728 |
| Book / Page | 20599 / 412 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202644728 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3700 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8104 |
| Document Number | 0000044728, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20599/412 |
| Instrument | 202644728 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.47% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $223,300 Land $41,500 Building $181,800 | $223,300 Land $41,500 Building $181,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,476.00 | ||
| 2023 | $197,100 Land $36,300 Building $160,800 | $197,100 Land $36,300 Building $160,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,626.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3700 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 3700 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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