Polk County property record for 2556 Easter Lake Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.505 acres (22,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,150 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,596 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-25-126-008 |
| Primary APN | 7824-25-126-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,632 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,000 sqft (0.505 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 2556 EASTER LAKE DR |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-2046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 100 F E 2 A S 4 A E 1/2 NE 1/4 NW 1/4 LESS RD SEC 25-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 25-78-24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
The current owner of 2556 Easter Lake Dr bought it in December 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2556 EASTER LAKE DR, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2046 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00052814 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15067 / 0943 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $80,400 Land $53,200 Building $27,200 | $80,400 Land $53,200 Building $27,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,596.00 | ||
| 2023 | $139,500 Land $49,300 Building $90,200 | $139,500 Land $49,300 Building $90,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,799.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2556 Easter Lake Dr 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 2556 Easter Lake Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, Nextlink.
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