Polk County property record for 636 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,254 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.548 acres (23,868 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $237,500 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $12,592 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090/02236-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 090/02236-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,254 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,782 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,934 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 992 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,868 sqft (0.548 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 221 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 357 sqft |
| Patio Area | 415 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 325 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 636 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-2732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 8 F LOT 2 & ALL LOT 3 BLK B GIL-MAR PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GIL MAR PARK |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 3002 |
636 42nd St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 636 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MIDWEST FAMILY LENDING CORPORATION |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199946375 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8382 / 540 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000125839 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 636 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2732 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 636 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2732 |
| Document Number | 0000064295 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19668/898 |
| Instrument | 2023-00064295 |
| Name | MIDWEST FAMILY LENDING CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | URBANDALE, IA 50322 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 636 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2732 |
| Document Number | 202100089578 |
| Book / Page | 18715 / 21 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00089578 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 636 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2732 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 636 42nd St was $12,592, up 2.1% from the year before.
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 | $12,592.00 (+2.08%) | $696,400 Land $113,600 Building $582,800 | $696,400 Land $113,600 Building $582,800 |
| 2024 | $12,336.00 | ||
| 2023 | $637,500 Land $103,300 Building $534,200 | $637,500 Land $103,300 Building $534,200 | |
| 2020 | $11,448.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 636 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 636 42nd 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 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 332 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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