Polk County property record for 612 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.336 acres (14,652 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,744 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale Dec 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01536-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01536-001-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,464 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,172 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,652 sqft (0.336 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
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| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Canopy | 84 sqft |
| Lean-To | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 612 E 29TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 15 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District listed 1987 · 40 contributing resources · NRIS 87000014 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2388 SE TIMBERLAND HILLS DR, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-8431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000131565 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 612 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8214 |
| Document Number | 0000002051 |
| Book / Page | 18942 / 163 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-00002051 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $108.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5025 WINDSOR CIR, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-0908 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 612 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8214 |
| Document Number | 0000131565 |
| Book / Page | 18913 / 104 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00131565 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 612 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8214 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 612 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8214 |
| Document Number | 0000131564 |
| Book / Page | 18913 / 102 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00131564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 612 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8214 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $161,700 (+15.91%) Land $34,400 Building $127,300 | $161,700 (+15.91%) Land $34,400 Building $127,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,744.00 (+4.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $139,500 Land $29,300 Building $110,200 | $139,500 Land $29,300 Building $110,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,624.00 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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 | 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 727 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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