Polk County property record for 4310 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 19.1 acres (833,738 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $752 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/08986-022-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08986-022-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,084 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 833,738 sqft (19.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 4310 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 14 OP NW 1/4 SEC 21-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 21-79-23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
4310 E 42nd St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1600 SE CORPORATE WOODS DR, ANKENY, IA 50021-7501 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20142015-00040444 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15338 / 781 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040444 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,700 Land $105,700 | $105,700 Land $105,700 | |
| 2024 | $752.00 | ||
| 2023 | $95,000 Land $95,000 | $95,000 Land $95,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,238.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4310 E 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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 4310 E 42nd St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures