Polk County property record for 4010 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 36,445 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 4.53 acres (197,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $414,500 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $19,136 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-21-327-008 |
| Primary APN | 7923-21-327-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 40 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 36,445 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 18,222 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 197,326 sqft (4.53 acres) |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4010 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 WILSON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | WILSON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
4010 E 42nd St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2002.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | SPENCER, IA 51301 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 2002-00016299 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9275 / 0194 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4010 E 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4500 |
| Document Number | 0000030398 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 22 E 4TH ST SPENCER IA 513014009, SPENCER, IA 51301-4009 |
| Document Number | 0000030398 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 018434/000762 |
| Instrument | 30398 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1150 JORDAN CREEK PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-5831 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
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 | $789,100 Land $681,000 Building $108,100 | $789,100 Land $681,000 Building $108,100 | |
| 2024 | $19,136.00 | ||
| 2023 | $573,300 Land $573,000 Building $300 | $573,300 Land $573,000 Building $300 | |
| 2020 | $28,710.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4010 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.
Wildfire risk around 4010 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 84 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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