Polk County property record for 2454 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 688 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (44,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,046 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-19-377-023 |
| Primary APN | 7923-19-377-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 688 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 688 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,300 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 369 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 941 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2454 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 11 F LOT 300 & ALL LOT 301 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 300,301 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2454 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage IOWA STATE BANK |
| May 13, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2454 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4137 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000051943 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16772/0142 |
| Instrument | 2017-00051943 |
| Name | IOWA STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2454 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4137 |
| Document Number | 0000039011 |
| Book / Page | 19108 / 442 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00039011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2454 E DOUGLAS AVE # F, F, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4137 |
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 | $150,900 (+13.97%) Land $57,700 Building $93,200 | $150,900 (+13.97%) Land $57,700 Building $93,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,046.00 (-11.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $132,400 Land $49,900 Building $82,500 | $132,400 Land $49,900 Building $82,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,318.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
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