Polk County property record for 2425 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 920 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $238,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,552 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2022 Foreclosure + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01856-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01856-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,144 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 364 sqft |
| Canopy | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2425 CAPITOL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 72 & 74 BLK 5 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72,74 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6000 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2425 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNION STATE BANK |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202554793 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20269 / 393 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000121323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2425 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2237 |
| Document Number | 0000054793 |
| Book / Page | 20269 / 393 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00054793 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2425 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2237 |
| Document Number | 0000054794 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00054794 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Number | 0000054795 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20269/418 |
| Instrument | 2025-00054795 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 2800 TAMARACK RD, OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2425 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2237 |
| Document Number | 0000093139 |
| Book / Page | 19359 / 682 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00093139 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $124.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2131 NW 138TH ST, CLIVE, IA 50325-8722 |
| Document Number | 0000093085 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00093085 |
| Name | UNION STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2042 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2425 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2237 |
| Document Number | 0000093139 |
| Book / Page | 19359 / 682 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00093139 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $124.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2131 NW 138TH ST, CLIVE, IA 50325-8722 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2425 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2237 |
| Document Number | 0000075991 |
| Book / Page | 19279 / 384 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00075991 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1074 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3538 |
| Mail Care Of | LORI CHAYET |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $149,200 (+15.03%) Land $28,400 Building $120,800 | $149,200 (+15.03%) Land $28,400 Building $120,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,552.00 (+23.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $129,700 Land $24,200 Building $105,500 | $129,700 Land $24,200 Building $105,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,072.00 |
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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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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