Polk County property record for 2501 E Havens Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,408 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.421 acres (18,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $239,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,296 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Second Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-36-307-005 |
| Primary APN | 7824-36-307-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,127 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,264 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,350 sqft (0.421 acres) |
| Lot Width | 65 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2501 E HAVENS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-9202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 28 HILLSBORO PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSBORO PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 10806 |
2501 E Havens Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2501 E HAVENS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FINANCIAL PLUS CU |
| May 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201500122176 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15674 / 0721 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000151723 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2501 E HAVENS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100108109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18803/256 |
| Instrument | 2021-00108109 |
| Name | FINANCIAL PLUS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 117 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2501 E HAVENS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9202 |
| Document Number | 0000102377 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2501 E HAVENS AVE DES MOINES IA 503209202, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9202 |
| Document Number | 0000102377 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017860/000563 |
| Instrument | 102377 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | 3043 TOWNSGATE RD # 200, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361-3027 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2050 |
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 | $369,200 Land $66,700 Building $302,500 | $369,200 Land $66,700 Building $302,500 | |
| 2024 | $7,296.00 | ||
| 2023 | $373,700 Land $65,900 Building $307,800 | $373,700 Land $65,900 Building $307,800 | |
| 2020 | $7,344.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2501 E Havens Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 2501 E Havens Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies, Metronet, Nextlink, Verizon.
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