Polk County property record for 2617 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (12,979 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/08294-200-011 |
| Primary APN | 060/08294-200-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 12,979 sqft (0.298 acres) |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 2617 E 48TH ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4769 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 THE WOODS OF COPPER CREEK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE WOODS OF COPPER CREEK PL 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
2617 E 48th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2617 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4769 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202634498 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20550 / 84 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2617 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4769 |
| Document Number | 0000034498 |
| Book / Page | 20550 / 84 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634498 |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $63,751.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2617 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4769 |
| Document Number | 0000034499, |
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| Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634499 |
| Name | DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.23% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2617 E 48th St was $8.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.00 | $400 Land $400 | $400 Land $400 |
| 2024 | $8.00 | ||
| 2023 | $400 Land $400 | $400 Land $400 | |
| 2020 | $10.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2617 E 48th St 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 2617 E 48th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 |
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| 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 110 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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