2605 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2605 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 2020
Lot Size0.244 acres (10,627 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$284,500 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$1,296 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Line of Credit
Jul 2020 Construction Loan
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN060/08294-200-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN060/08294-200-014
Alternative APN
  • 792327353024

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,640 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,758 sqft
1st Floor Area698 sqft
Upper Floors Area942 sqft
Basement Area698 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2020
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,627 sqft (0.244 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Deck Area144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2605 E 48TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-4769
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 14 THE WOODS OF COPPER CREEK PLAT 3
Legal SubdivisionTHE WOODS OF COPPER CREEK PL 3
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDELAWARE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract10602

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2605 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4769
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 10, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UNION CREDIT UNION
Jul 7, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202113966
Deed Book / Page18351 / 890
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 10, 2026
Property Address2605 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4769
Document Number0000049334
Book / Page20621 / 482
Instrument DateAug 5, 2026
Instrument202649334
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2605 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4769

Mortgage

Document Number0000049334,
DateAug 10, 2026
Book Page20621/482
Instrument202649334
Lender
NameUNION CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.49%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2605 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4769
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202000002272
DateJul 7, 2020
Book Page17932/838
Instrument2020-00002272
Lender
NameLINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
AddressANKENY, IA 50023
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term239 Months
DueJun 23, 2040
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictSoutheast Polk Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$326,900 (+11.34%) Land $80,300 Building $246,600$326,900 (+11.34%) Land $80,300 Building $246,600
2024$1,296.00 (+12,86%)
2023$293,600 Land $72,000 Building $221,600$293,600 Land $72,000 Building $221,600
2020$10.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 264 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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