1. Home
  2. Iowa
  3. Polk County
  4. Des Moines
  5. 59th St

2001 59th St, Des Moines (Urbandale), IA 50322 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2001 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50322

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.156 acres (6,800 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$132,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill$2,980 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7925-36-233-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7925-36-233-009
Alternative APN
  • 100/08716-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area672 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,019 sqft
1st Floor Area672 sqft
Basement Area672 sqft
Finished Basement325 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,800 sqft (0.156 acres)
Lot Dimensions136 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area384 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2001 59TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50322-6003
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 12 LOOKOUT HEIGHTS PLAT 2
Legal Range25W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionLOOKOUT HEIGHTS PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDES MOINES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract901

Owner

2001 59th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2018.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2001 59TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-6003
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 29, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017-00063957
Deed Book / Page16821 / 0144
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 16, 2018
Property Address2001 59TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-6003
Document Number0000063957
Book / Page016821 / 000144
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2018
Instrument63957
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$210.40
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2001 59TH ST DES MOINES IA 503226003, DES MOINES, IA 50322-6003

Mortgage

Document Number63959
DateFeb 16, 2018
Book Page016821/000148
Instrument63959
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 15, 2048

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$177,300 Land $41,900 Building $135,400$177,300 Land $41,900 Building $135,400
2024$2,980.00
2023$158,700 Land $36,900 Building $121,800$158,700 Land $36,900 Building $121,800
2020$3,228.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2001 59th St 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

The area around 2001 59th 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 578 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

Nearby Properties on 59th St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures