Polk County property record for 2539 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,313 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $38 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07933-502-023 |
| Primary APN | 060/07933-502-023 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,313 sqft (0.122 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 42.5 ft wide |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 2539 E 50TH CT |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 31 RUBY ROSE RIDGE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUBY ROSE RIDGE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
2539 E 50th Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2539 E 50TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8753 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202653849 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20642 / 69 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2539 E 50TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8753 |
| Document Number | 0000053849 |
| Book / Page | 20642 / 69 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202653849 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $49,207.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2539 E 50TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8753 |
| Document Number | 0000053850, |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202653850 |
| Name | DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,810 Land $1,810 | $1,810 Land $1,810 | |
| 2024 | $38.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,810 Land $1,810 | $1,810 Land $1,810 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2539 E 50th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| 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 2539 E 50th Ct 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 264 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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