Polk County property record for 919 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,598 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $154,500 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,820 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090/03891-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 090/03891-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,598 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,327 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 869 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 729 sqft |
| Basement Area | 729 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,200 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Width | 67.6 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 919 37TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-3115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 52 KNOX PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNOX PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 919 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20052006-00022232 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11256 / 595 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000051932 |
| 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 | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $280,400 (+9.75%) Land $45,500 Building $234,900 | $280,400 (+9.75%) Land $45,500 Building $234,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,820.00 (+1.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $255,500 Land $41,100 Building $214,400 | $255,500 Land $41,100 Building $214,400 | |
| 2020 | $4,768.00 |
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
| 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.
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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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 644 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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