Polk County property record for 2053 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 836 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,194 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,724 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/06131-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/06131-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 836 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,137 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 301 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,194 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2053 DES MOINES ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5263 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 21 SUNNYSIDE ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
2053 Des Moines St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2053 DES MOINES ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5263 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FORTRESS BANK |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202368183 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19686 / 218 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000208314 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2053 DES MOINES ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5263 |
| Document Number | 0000068183 |
| Book / Page | 19686 / 218 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00068183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $189.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2053 DES MOINES ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5263 |
| Document Number | 0000068184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00068184 |
| Name | FORTRESS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2053 DES MOINES ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5263 |
| Document Number | 0000035547 |
| Book / Page | 19531 / 944 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00035547 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4118 BRIARWOOD DR, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-8487 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $102,700 Land $20,800 Building $81,900 | $102,700 Land $20,800 Building $81,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,724.00 | ||
| 2023 | $87,600 (+24.08%) Land $17,700 Building $69,900 | $87,600 Land $17,700 Building $69,900 | |
| 2022 | $70,600 Land $14,500 Building $56,100 | ||
| 2021 | $70,600 Land $14,500 Building $56,100 | ||
| 2020 | $1,592.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2053 Des Moines St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 |
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 2053 Des Moines 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 761 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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