Polk County property record for 2513 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 838 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,042 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,500 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,826 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-15-401-003 |
| Primary APN | 7824-15-401-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 838 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,459 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 621 sqft |
| Attic Area | 217 sqft |
| Basement Area | 621 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,042 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2513 SE 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 10F- NW 1/4 LOT 2 OP W 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 15-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 15-78-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4601 SW 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4035 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00042909 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15027 / 0953 |
| 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 | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,700 (+19.45%) Land $27,900 Building $80,800 | $108,700 (+19.45%) Land $27,900 Building $80,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,826.00 (+3.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $91,000 Land $23,300 Building $67,700 | $91,000 Land $23,300 Building $67,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,766.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 443 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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