Polk County property record for 2017 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,378 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-31-131-002 |
| Primary APN | 7923-31-131-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2017 LAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 35 BLK 51 EASTON PLACE PLAT NO 4 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTON PLACE PLAT 4 |
| Legal Block | 51 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
2017 Lay St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3529 SE POWERS DR, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1232 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00023815 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18402 / 152 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2017 LAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6323 |
| Document Number | 202100023815 |
| Book / Page | 18402 / 152 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00023815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $95.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3259 SE POWERS DR, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1247 |
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 | $134,900 Land $23,100 Building $111,800 | $134,900 Land $23,100 Building $111,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,378.00 | ||
| 2023 | $118,500 Land $20,000 Building $98,500 | $118,500 Land $20,000 Building $98,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,578.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2017 Lay St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1990–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2017 Lay 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 562 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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