Polk County property record for 2511 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 858 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,968 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-30-377-010 |
| Primary APN | 7923-30-377-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 858 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,716 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2511 E 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 84 & 85 WILLOUGHBY PLACE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOUGHBY PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 84,85 85 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2511 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0017620430 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17620 / 430 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000051480 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2511 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6229 |
| Document Number | 0000051480 |
| Book / Page | 017620 / 000430 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 51480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $124.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2511 E 23RD ST DES MOINES IA 503176229, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6229 |
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 | $111,300 (+13.57%) Land $30,500 Building $80,800 | $111,300 (+13.57%) Land $30,500 Building $80,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,968.00 (+20.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $98,000 Land $26,600 Building $71,400 | $98,000 Land $26,600 Building $71,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,634.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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