2537 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2537 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,406 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size	0.239 acres (10,400 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$310,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,188 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Mortgage May 2023 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`120/01301-278-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`120/01301-278-000`
Alternative APN	`782424327008`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,406 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,888 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,606 sqft
Basement Area	1,606 sqft
Finished Basement	800 sqft
Unfinished Basement	806 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1993
Effective Year Built	Effective 1993
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
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	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	242 sqft
Deck Area	192 sqft
Patio Area	386 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2537 E LEACH AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50320-2664
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 28 EASTER LAKE PARK PLAT 3
Legal Subdivision	EASTER LAKE PARK PLAT 3
Legal Lot Number	28
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	BLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	10805

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of August 4, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	2537 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2664
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 28, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION
May 31, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU
Sep 20, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 28, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202199121
Deed Book / Page	18760 / 469
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jul 28, 2026
Property Address	2537 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2664
Document Number	0000046122
Book / Page	20606 / 313
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2026
Instrument	202646122
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2537 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2664

Mortgage

Document Number	0000046122,
Date	Jul 28, 2026
Book Page	20606/313
Instrument	202646122

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Aug 10, 2031

Interest

Rate	6.49%
Max Rate	-1%

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	2537 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2664
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 13, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2537 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2664

Mortgage

Document Number	0000026709
Date	May 31, 2023
Book Page	19489/484
Instrument	2023-00026709

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	WATERLOO, IA 50704

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	May 30, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 20, 2021
Property Address	2537 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2664
Document Number	202100099121
Book / Page	18760 / 469
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2021
Instrument	2021-00099121
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$495.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2537 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2664

Mortgage

Document Number	202100099123
Date	Sep 20, 2021
Instrument	2021-00099123

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$365,600 (+12.49%) Land $68,400 Building $297,200	$365,600 (+12.49%) Land $68,400 Building $297,200
2024	$6,188.00 (+8.26%)
2023		$325,000 Land $59,900 Building $265,100	$325,000 Land $59,900 Building $265,100
2020	$5,716.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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