Polk County property record for 2701 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 990 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.433 acres (18,879 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,762 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Line of Credit Jun 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/04032-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/04032-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 990 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,076 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| Basement Area | 990 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,879 sqft (0.433 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 203 ft deep x 93 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2701 51ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-1614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 94 DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 94 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2701 51st St is owned by a company that bought it in June 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2701 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1614 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202633354 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20544 / 291 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014404 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2701 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1614 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2701 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1614 |
| Document Number | 0000048510 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20238/920 |
| Instrument | 2025-00048510 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PO BOX 6000, WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 25, 2035 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2701 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1614 |
| Document Number | 0000033354 |
| Book / Page | 20544 / 291 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633354 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $16,079.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 2701 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1614 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2701 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1614 |
| Document Number | 0000041672 |
| Book / Page | 20208 / 341 |
| Map Reference | PL 2 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00041672 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $159.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2701 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1614 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2701 51st St was $2,762.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $2,762.00 | $168,400 Land $51,100 Building $117,300 | $168,400 Land $51,100 Building $117,300 |
| 2024 | $2,762.00 | ||
| 2023 | $147,800 Land $44,600 Building $103,200 | $147,800 Land $44,600 Building $103,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,724.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2701 51st 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 2701 51st 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 472 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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