Polk County property record for 2121 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $192,500 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,774 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/06085-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/06085-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 112 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,440 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2121 MAPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK 16 SUNNYSIDE ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5018 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
2121 Maple St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2121 MAPLE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2023 | Contract Sale, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage IOWA SECURITIES INVESTMENT CORPORAT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202649867 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20623 / 813 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2121 MAPLE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5248 |
| Document Number | 0000035422 |
| Book / Page | 19531 / 318 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00035422 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2121 MAPLE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5248 |
| Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2121 MAPLE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5248 |
| Document Number | 0000015595 |
| Book / Page | 19002 / 139 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00015595 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $135.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 614 NE LIBERTY CT, ANKENY, IA 50021-5316 |
| Document Number | 0000015597 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00015597 |
| Name | IOWA SECURITIES INVESTMENT CORPORAT |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2121 Maple St was $1,774, up 1.8% from the year before.
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 | $1,774.00 (+1.84%) | $146,400 Land $21,800 Building $124,600 | $146,400 Land $21,800 Building $124,600 |
| 2024 | $1,742.00 | ||
| 2023 | $88,500 (+1.37%) Land $18,600 Building $69,900 | $88,500 Land $18,600 Building $69,900 | |
| 2022 | $87,300 Land $15,200 Building $72,100 | ||
| 2021 | $87,300 Land $15,200 Building $72,100 | ||
| 2020 | $1,988.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2121 Maple St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2121 Maple 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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