2421 E 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2421 E 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,651 sqft · built 2020
Lot Size0.209 acres (9,100 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$299,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill$2,628 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Mortgage
Aug 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN060/08294-300-047

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN060/08294-300-047
Alternative APN
  • 792327378010

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,651 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,591 sqft
1st Floor Area851 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,235 sqft
Basement Area851 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2020
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,100 sqft (0.209 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area654 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2421 E 50TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-4871
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 47 THE WOODS OF COPPER CREEK PLAT 4
Legal SubdivisionTHE WOODS OF COPPER CREEK PL 4
Legal Lot Number47
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDELAWARE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract10602

Owner

2421 E 50th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.

Source: Polk County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2421 E 50TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4871
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 16, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Aug 17, 2020Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202018218
Deed Book / Page18009 / 766
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2421 E 50TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4871
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 25, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2421E 50TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2554

Mortgage

Document Number0000012893
DateFeb 16, 2022
Book Page18989/667
Instrument2022-00012893
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 17, 2020
Property Address2421 E 50TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4871
Document Number202000018218
Book / Page18009 / 766
Instrument DateAug 10, 2020
Instrument2020-00018218
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$477.60
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1910 SW PLAZA SHOPS LN, 1910, ANKENY, IA 50023-7080

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2421 E 50TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4871

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2421 E 50th St was $2,628.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,628.00$348,400 Land $79,000 Building $269,400$348,400 Land $79,000 Building $269,400
2024$2,628.00
2023$314,000 Land $70,800 Building $243,200$314,000 Land $70,800 Building $243,200
2020$6.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2421 E 50th St 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2421 E 50th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 264 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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