2251 E Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2251 E Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,454 sqft · built 2016
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,510 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$210,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$3,854 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-25-305-076

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-25-305-076
Alternative APN
  • 120/00248-609-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,454 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,934 sqft
1st Floor Area1,454 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2016
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,510 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions78 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area42 sqft
Patio Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2251 E HIGHVIEW DR
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50320-4715
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal DescriptionLOT 9 CARMAN ESTATES PLAT 6
Legal SubdivisionCARMAN ESTATES
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2031
Census Tract10805

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-25-305-076

Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2251 E HIGHVIEW DR, DES MOINES, IA 50320-4715
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 30, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCIAL PLUS CU
Nov 30, 2021Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Jun 06, 2017Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 06, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021-00125467
Deed Book / Page18884 / 775
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 30, 2021
Property Address2251 E HIGHVIEW DR, DES MOINES, IA 50320-4715
Document Number0000125467
Book / Page18884 / 775
Instrument DateNov 18, 2021
Instrument2021-00125467
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 08, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$335.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2251 E HIGHVIEW DR, DES MOINES, IA 50320-4715

Mortgage

Document Number0000125469
DateNov 30, 2021
Instrument2021-00125469
Lender
NameFINANCIAL PLUS CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2051

November 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 30, 2021
Property Address2251 E HIGHVIEW DR, DES MOINES, IA 50320-4715
Document Number0000125466
Book / Page18884 / 774
Instrument DateNov 08, 2021
Instrument2021-00125466
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 08, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 06, 2017
Property Address2251 E HIGHVIEW DR, DES MOINES, IA 50320-4715
Document Number0000101394
Book / Page016511 / 000842
Instrument DateJun 02, 2017
Instrument101394
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$295.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2251 E HIGHVIEW DR DES MOINES IA 503204715, DES MOINES, IA 50320-4715

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$235,900 (+9.26%) Land $37,400 Building $198,500$235,900 (+9.26%) Land $37,400 Building $198,500
2024$3,854.00 (+559.93%)
2023$215,900 Land $33,700 Building $182,200$215,900 Land $33,700 Building $182,200
2020$584.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Communications
Cable
2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group, Lumen Technologies, Metronet Holdings.

Based on FCC filings for 186 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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