Polk County property record for 2506 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.912 acres (39,746 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,326 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01673-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01673-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,429 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 354 sqft |
| Basement Area | 211 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,746 sqft (0.912 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 334 ft deep x 119 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2506 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 257 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 257 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 060/01673-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2506 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8844 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20052006-00034022 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11314 / 869 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046260 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 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 | $148,600 (+15.46%) Land $55,000 Building $93,600 | $148,600 (+15.46%) Land $55,000 Building $93,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,326.00 (-5.52%) | ||
| 2023 | $128,700 Land $47,500 Building $81,200 | $128,700 Land $47,500 Building $81,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,462.00 |
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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