Polk County property record for 2508 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,361 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,653 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $253,800 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,720 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-27-354-003 |
| Primary APN | 7923-27-354-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,361 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,187 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,361 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,341 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 48 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,653 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 533 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2508 E 48TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 THE WOODS OF COPPER CREEK PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE WOODS OF COPPER CREEK PL 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
2508 E 48th St is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2016 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2508 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4736 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-00003666 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16087 / 0781 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006137 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $322,400 Land $65,300 Building $257,100 | $322,400 Land $65,300 Building $257,100 | |
| 2024 | $5,720.00 | ||
| 2023 | $289,800 Land $58,000 Building $231,800 | $289,800 Land $58,000 Building $231,800 | |
| 2020 | $908.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2508 E 48th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2508 E 48th St is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 264 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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