Polk County property record for 2617 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,769 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,642 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-25-255-007 |
| Primary APN | 7824-25-255-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,970 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 834 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,078 sqft |
| Basement Area | 714 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,769 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Width | 65 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 464 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2617 E PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-2314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 41 SUBJ TO REC TRAIL EAS EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Co-owners on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2617 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 4 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00032576 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19840 / 608 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2617 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2314 |
| Document Number | 0000032576 |
| Book / Page | 19840 / 608 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00032576 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $503.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2617 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2314 |
| Document Number | 0000032577 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19840/610 |
| Instrument | 2024-00032577 |
| Name | V I P MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 9221 E VIA DE VENTURA, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2054 |
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 | $334,200 (+288.15%) Land $61,800 Building $272,400 | $334,200 (+288.15%) Land $61,800 Building $272,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,642.00 (+403.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $86,100 Land $56,100 Building $30,000 | $86,100 Land $56,100 Building $30,000 | |
| 2020 | $724.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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.
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 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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