Polk County property record for 3814 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,609 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,562 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,512 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-21-379-018 |
| Primary APN | 7923-21-379-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,609 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,788 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,609 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,562 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 889 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3814 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 2 JILLS ACRES |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | JILLS ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
3814 E 42nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2023.
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 | 3814 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
| Jan 23, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00007795 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16799 / 0030 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3814 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000009414 |
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| Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16587/0661 |
| Instrument | 2017-00009414 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3814 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8106 |
| Document Number | 201700058466 |
| Book / Page | 16799 / 0030 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00058466 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $288.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3814 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8106 |
| Document Number | 201700058469 |
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| Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00058469 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
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 | $236,400 Land $43,700 Building $192,700 | $236,400 Land $43,700 Building $192,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,512.00 | ||
| 2023 | $254,800 Land $38,100 Building $216,700 | $254,800 Land $38,100 Building $216,700 | |
| 2020 | $5,022.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3814 E 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 32 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (2010–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 3814 E 42nd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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