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2500 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2500 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size0.179 acres (7,800 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$200,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill$4,992 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN010/03973-840-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN010/03973-840-021
Alternative APN
  • 782424127002

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,408 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,512 sqft
1st Floor Area704 sqft
Upper Floors Area704 sqft
Basement Area704 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,800 sqft (0.179 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area32 sqft
Deck Area100 sqft
Patio Area100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address2500 E PARK AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50320-2836
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 21 PARK PLACE ESTATES PLAT 1
Legal SubdivisionPARK PLACE ESTATES PLAT 1
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract3902

Owner

2500 E Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.

Source: Polk County records, as of July 22, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2500 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2836
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 2, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 2, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 5, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201737781
Deed Book / Page16710 / 107
Prior Transfer DateJul 31, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000025610
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 2, 2017
Property Address2500 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2836
Document Number201700037781
Book / Page16710 / 0107
Instrument DateOct 30, 2017
Instrument2017-00037781
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$319.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2500B PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2836

Mortgage

Document Number201700037783
DateNov 2, 2017
Instrument2017-00037783
Lender
NameWATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2500 E Park Ave was $4,992 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,992.00 Homeowner's exemption$281,700 Land $67,300 Building $214,400$281,700 Land $67,300 Building $214,400
2024$4,992.00
2023$258,900 Land $61,000 Building $197,900$258,900 Land $61,000 Building $197,900
2020$5,016.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2500 E Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2500 E Park Ave is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 69% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% 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 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000

May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Nextlink, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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