Polk County property record for 2524 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,334 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $174,500 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $6,144 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/01301-265-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/01301-265-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,334 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,236 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Hardboard |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,400 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 706 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 195 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2524 E LEACH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-2665 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 EASTER LAKE PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTER LAKE PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
2524 E Leach Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2009.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2524 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2665 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20092010-00045038 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13291 / 372 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $381,600 Land $62,200 Building $319,400 | $381,600 Land $62,200 Building $319,400 | |
| 2024 | $6,144.00 | ||
| 2023 | $338,400 Land $54,400 Building $284,000 | $338,400 Land $54,400 Building $284,000 | |
| 2020 | $6,200.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2524 E Leach Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 ft |
| 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 2524 E Leach Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink, T-Mobile.
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