Polk County property record for 2028 Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,331 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,005 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,500 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,340 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-256-053 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-256-053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,331 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,814 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 921 sqft |
| Attic Area | 410 sqft |
| Basement Area | 483 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,005 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 287 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2028 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-6059 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 8 F VAC ALLEY N OF & ADJ TO & LOTS 17 & 18 BLK 1 SHEPHERDSONS ADD TO DES MOINES & LOT 23 WILLIAMS 3RD ADDITION TO DES MOINES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPHERDSONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
2028 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2001.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2028 WASHINGTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-6059 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 014480 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8942 / 0137 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 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 | $140,300 Land $16,900 Building $123,400 | $140,300 Land $16,900 Building $123,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,340.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2028 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 2028 Washington Ave 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 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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