Polk County property record for 4135 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.893 acres (38,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,274 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Sep 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-20-303-004 |
| Primary APN | 7923-20-303-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,746 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 714 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,900 sqft (0.893 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 389 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 931 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4135 E 30TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 50 DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4135 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001106 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4135 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5903 |
| Document Number | 0000001106 |
| Book / Page | 19692 / 768 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00001106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9617 ALPINE DR, URBANDALE, IA 50322-1385 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9617 ALPINE DR, URBANDALE, IA 50322-1385 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4135 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5903 |
| Document Number | 0000076679 |
| Book / Page | 19282 / 551 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00076679 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $287.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4135 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5903 |
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 | $177,900 (+9.07%) Land $44,000 Building $133,900 | $177,900 (+9.07%) Land $44,000 Building $133,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,274.00 (+53.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $163,100 Land $40,300 Building $122,800 | $163,100 Land $40,300 Building $122,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,128.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, 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.
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.
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 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet, Verizon.
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