Polk County property record for 2301 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,872 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,832 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 6 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-156-001 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-156-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,487 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 575 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,872 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 87 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2301 CAPITOL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 87F W 56F LTS 2,4 & 6 BLK 4 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,4,6 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6001 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | WAUKEE, IA 50263 |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST STATE BANK |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK |
| Deed of Trust, Mortgage | |
| May 4, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 28, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0019407683 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2301 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1573 VAEYAVE, VAN METER, IA 50261 |
| Document Number | 0000023208 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19472/801 |
| Instrument | 2023-00023208 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, IA 52211 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 11, 2053 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2301 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2235 |
| Document Number | 0000009486 |
| Book / Page | 19407 / 683 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-00009486 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 848, WAUKEE, IA 50263-0848 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 116 Months |
| Due | Oct 31, 2032 |
| Rate | 8.45% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2301 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 SE KELLERMAN LN, WAUKEE, IA 50263-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000016818 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18365/924 |
| Instrument | 2021-00016818 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2301 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2301 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2235 |
| Document Number | 0000085035 |
| Book / Page | 016909 / 000001 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 85035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $99.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2301 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172235, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2235 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2301 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2235 |
| Document Number | 0000073860 |
| Book / Page | 016861 / 000715 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 73860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 100 SE KELLERMAN LN WAUKEE IA 502638642, WAUKEE, IA 50263-8642 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2301 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2235 |
| Document Number | 0000052751 |
| Book / Page | 016775 / 000659 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 52751 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | PO BOX 650043 DALLAS TX 752650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2301 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2235 |
| Document Number | 0000049408 |
| Book / Page | 016761 / 000264 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 49408 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $88.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 14405 WALTERS RD #200 HOUSTON TX 770141345, 200, HOUSTON, TX 77014-1345 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $106,900 (+17.09%) Land $19,600 Building $87,300 | $106,900 (+17.09%) Land $19,600 Building $87,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,832.00 (+13.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $91,300 Land $16,600 Building $74,700 | $91,300 Land $16,600 Building $74,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,620.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Lumen Technologies DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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