Polk County property record for 2139 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,158 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $768 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-279-010 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-279-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,158 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,830 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 708 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 450 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,960 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 214 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2139 CAPITOL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 33 TIMMONS PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMMON'S PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
2139 Capitol Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1427 E 19TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00015045 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19434 / 845 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2139 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2231 |
| Document Number | 0000015045 |
| Book / Page | 19434 / 845 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00015045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $39.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1427 E 19TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2705 |
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 | $61,500 Land $23,900 Building $37,600 | $61,500 Land $23,900 Building $37,600 | |
| 2024 | $768.00 | ||
| 2023 | $38,300 Land $20,400 Building $17,900 | $38,300 Land $20,400 Building $17,900 | |
| 2020 | $470.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2139 Capitol Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 2139 Capitol 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 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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