Polk County property record for 2401 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,531 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individuals on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,878 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-30-377-016 |
| Primary APN | 7924-30-377-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,531 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,142 sqft |
| Attic Area | 389 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,100 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 242 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2401 53RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-1622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 75 F LOT 20 DEERFOOT ACRES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEERFOOT ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individuals on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2401 53RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00053990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16781 / 0057 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2401 53RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1622 |
| Document Number | 0000053990 |
| Book / Page | 016781 / 000057 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 53990 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $159.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2401 53RD ST DES MOINES IA 503101622, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1622 |
| Document Number | 53992 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016781/000060 |
| Instrument | 53992 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 2, 2048 |
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 | $178,100 (+15.95%) Land $49,800 Building $128,300 | $178,100 (+15.95%) Land $49,800 Building $128,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,878.00 (-3.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $153,600 Land $43,500 Building $110,100 | $153,600 Land $43,500 Building $110,100 | |
| 2020 | $2,986.00 |
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 | 1 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 473 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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