Polk County property record for 1908 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 700 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,440 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7925-36-230-025 |
| Primary APN | 7925-36-230-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 700 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,400 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1908 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-6017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 45 LOOKOUT HEIGHTS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOOKOUT HEIGHTS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 901 |
1908 61st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1908 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-6017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 095393 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8519 / 0205 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $156,500 (+11.63%) Land $43,100 Building $113,400 | $156,500 (+11.63%) Land $43,100 Building $113,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,440.00 (-5.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $140,200 Land $38,000 Building $102,200 | $140,200 Land $38,000 Building $102,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,594.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1908 61st 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 1908 61st 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 |
|---|
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 619 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 | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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