Polk County property record for 2480 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,474 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.365 acres (15,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,400 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,266 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01727-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01727-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,474 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,410 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,474 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,901 sqft (0.365 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 114 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2480 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 139.5 F LT 298 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 298 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 060/01727-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3824 LAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4121 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 01, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 01, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201670 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16072 / 83 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,500 (+14.16%) Land $38,100 Building $151,400 | $189,500 (+14.16%) Land $38,100 Building $151,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,266.00 (-5.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $166,000 Land $32,900 Building $133,100 | $166,000 Land $32,900 Building $133,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,446.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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