Polk County property record for 655 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,339 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,876 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-06-406-009 |
| Primary APN | 7824-06-406-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,339 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,319 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 996 sqft |
| Attic Area | 343 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,700 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 655 34TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-3818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 116 MIDDLESEX PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLESEX PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 116 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Middlesex Plat Historic District listed 2000 · 241 contributing resources · NRIS 00000932 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
655 34th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 655 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00182791 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15923 / 0546 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 655 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3818 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000056501 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18559/430 |
| Instrument | 2021-00056501 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
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 | $212,300 Land $43,300 Building $169,000 | $212,300 Land $43,300 Building $169,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,876.00 | ||
| 2023 | $203,300 Land $41,300 Building $162,000 | $203,300 Land $41,300 Building $162,000 | |
| 2020 | $3,468.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 655 34th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 655 34th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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