Polk County property record for 631 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,126 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,969 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,048 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-06-378-003 |
| Primary APN | 7824-06-378-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,126 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,300 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 708 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 418 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,969 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 172 ft deep x 52.1 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 631 37TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-3305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 37 RHOADS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | RHOADS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Washington and Elizabeth Miller Tract-Center-Soll Community Historic District listed 2017 · 297 contributing resources · NRIS 100000490 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
631 37th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 631 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00076956 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15487 / 0457 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 631 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 63 37TH ST 1, 1, DES MOINES, IA 50312 |
| Document Number | 0000064008 |
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| Date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19222/577 |
| Instrument | 2022-00064008 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 10, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $250,100 Land $50,100 Building $200,000 | $250,100 Land $50,100 Building $200,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,048.00 | ||
| 2023 | $223,500 Land $44,500 Building $179,000 | $223,500 Land $44,500 Building $179,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,308.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 631 37th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2015 · 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 631 37th 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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