Polk County property record for 2548 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 925 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,576 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 060/08720-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08720-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 925 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 925 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,850 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2548 E 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 97 & N 28 F LOT 98 WILLOUGHBY PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOUGHBY PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 97,98 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3320 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3216 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202513476 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20073 / 707 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024956 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2548 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6230 |
| Document Number | 0000024956 |
| Book / Page | 19481 / 304 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00024956 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2548 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6230 |
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 | $147,800 (+12.91%) Land $28,400 Building $119,400 | $147,800 (+12.91%) Land $28,400 Building $119,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,576.00 (-28.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $130,900 Land $24,700 Building $106,200 | $130,900 Land $24,700 Building $106,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,591.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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.
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 99 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, Verizon.
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