Polk County property record for 2612 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.452 acres (19,706 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $133,500 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,692 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-19-452-048 |
| Primary APN | 7923-19-452-048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,406 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Basement Area | 418 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,706 sqft (0.452 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 334 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2612 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 59F LOT 254 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 254 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7923-19-452-048
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2612 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8846 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK |
| May 15, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-00093901 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16478 / 0607 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2612 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8846 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000047658 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18153/51 |
| Instrument | 2020-00047658 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPENCER, IA 51301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2612 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8846 |
| Document Number | 201600093901 |
| Book / Page | 16478 / 0607 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2016-00093901 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $212.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2612 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8846 |
| Document Number | 201600093903 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16478/0610 |
| Instrument | 2016-00093903 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPENCER, IA 51301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2047 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,100 (+13.99%) Land $40,800 Building $139,300 | $180,100 (+13.99%) Land $40,800 Building $139,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,692.00 (-11.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $158,000 Land $35,300 Building $122,700 | $158,000 Land $35,300 Building $122,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,040.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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