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2 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,623 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.275 acres (12,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$232,500 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$4,012 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2018 Mortgage
Aug 2017 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-22-352-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-22-352-015
Alternative APN
  • 120/04472-124-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,623 sqft Total Area
Gross Area3,198 sqft
1st Floor Area1,623 sqft
Basement Area1,575 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,000 sqft (0.275 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2 E EMMA AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50315-4161
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionLT 1 SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT NO 3
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionSCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT 3
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract4501

Owner

2 E Emma Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address2 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4161
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 17, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
COMMUNITY BANK
Aug 22, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 5, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021-00065470
Deed Book / Page18602 / 34
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4161
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000056992
DateJan 17, 2018
Book Page16793/0412
Instrument2017-00056992
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressANKENY, IA 50023
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

August 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 22, 2017
Property Address2 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4161
Document Number0000015770
Book / Page016615 / 000834
Instrument DateAug 8, 2017
Instrument15770
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 5, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$126.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2515 NE 51ST CT DES MOINES IA 503177039, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7039

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$222,200 Land $40,700 Building $181,500$222,200 Land $40,700 Building $181,500
2024$4,012.00
2023$199,900 Land $36,000 Building $163,900$199,900 Land $36,000 Building $163,900
2020$3,730.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2 E Emma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2 E Emma Ave 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 459 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.

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