2601 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2601 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 2008
Lot Size	0.199 acres (8,670 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$289,500 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill	$4,810 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`120/01301-075-045`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`120/01301-075-045`
Alternative APN	`782425255003`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,392 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,226 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,392 sqft
Basement Area	1,386 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2008
Effective Year Built	Effective 2008
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,670 sqft (0.199 acres)
Lot Width	65 ft Width
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	448 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	20 sqft
Deck Area	120 sqft
Patio Area	96 sqft
Canopy	120 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	2601 E PORTER AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50320-2314
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 45 SUBJ TO REC TRAIL EAS EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 7
Legal Subdivision	EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 7
Legal Lot Number	45
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	BLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	10805

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of April 22, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2601 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2314
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 6, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NP INC
Apr 14, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FRONTIER FINANCIAL INC
Sep 13, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 14, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 14, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 29, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202620854
Deed Book / Page	20483 / 129
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 7, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0000049213
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	2601 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2314
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 24, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000034970
Date	Apr 6, 2021
Book Page	18458/340
Instrument	2021-00034970

Lender

Name	NP INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	BOCA RATON, FL 33431

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Apr 14, 2026
Property Address	2601 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2314
Document Number	0000020854
Book / Page	20483 / 129
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2026
Instrument	202620854
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 23, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$46,702.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2601 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2314

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020857,
Date	Apr 14, 2026
Instrument	202620857

Lender

Name	FRONTIER FINANCIAL INC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.98%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 13, 2023
Property Address	2601 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2314
Document Number	0000049213
Book / Page	19598 / 497
Instrument Date	Sep 7, 2023
Instrument	2023-00049213
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	2601 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2314

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	2601 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2314
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000073102
Date	Feb 28, 2020
Book Page	17715/622
Instrument	2019-00073102

Lender

Name	THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60607

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

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		$295,100 (+9.05%) Land $67,800 Building $227,300	$295,100 (+9.05%) Land $67,800 Building $227,300
2024	$4,810.00 (-2%)
2023		$270,600 (+24.07%) Land $61,600 Building $209,000	$270,600 (+24.07%) Land $61,600 Building $209,000
2022		$218,100 Land $51,100 Building $167,000
2021			$218,100 Land $51,100 Building $167,000
2020	$4,908.00

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 63% of the US · above 66% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 223 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, T-Mobile.

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