Polk County property record for 2539 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $13,750 (Nov 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $3,146 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-30-451-002 |
| Primary APN | 7923-30-451-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,480 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 398 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2539 E 25TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 W 90F LOT 292 GRAND VIEW HEIGHTS PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND VIEW HEIGHTS PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 292 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
2539 E 25th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 1993.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 4810 CANDLEWICK DR, NORWALK, IA 50211-1853 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0006933588 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2539 E 25TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3039 |
| Document Number | 0000015419 |
| Book / Page | 017048 / 000999 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15419 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4810 CANDLEWICK DR NORWALK IA 502111853, NORWALK, IA 50211-1853 |
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 | $177,100 Land $22,500 Building $154,600 | $177,100 Land $22,500 Building $154,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,146.00 | ||
| 2023 | $156,700 Land $19,600 Building $137,100 | $156,700 Land $19,600 Building $137,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,012.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2539 E 25th St 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 2539 E 25th St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 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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