4237 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 4237 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.192 acres (8,400 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$103,500 (Dec 2003)
Tax Bill$3,838 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-28-254-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-28-254-007
Alternative APN
  • 060/07596-502-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,408 sqft Total Area
Gross Area2,816 sqft
1st Floor Area1,408 sqft
Basement Area1,408 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,400 sqft (0.192 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 70 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address4237 BOYD ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-4027
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionLOT 2 PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 1
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionPATRICIA ANN ESTATES
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract102

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3775 EP TRUE PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-7696
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 3, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 3, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2003-00073436
Deed Book / Page10293 / 0501
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$214,300 (+12.08%) Land $43,400 Building $170,900$214,300 (+12.08%) Land $43,400 Building $170,900
2024$3,838.00 (+5.27%)
2023$191,200 Land $38,000 Building $153,200$191,200 Land $38,000 Building $153,200
2020$3,646.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
2,000 / 1,000

May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet, Verizon.

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