Polk County property record for 2705 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.453 acres (19,717 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,888 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/13189-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/13189-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,337 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Basement Area | 918 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,717 sqft (0.453 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 173 ft deep x 114 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 195 sqft |
| Deck Area | 380 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2705 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-5129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 173F LT 5 WHITE HALL ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITE HALL ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2705 61st St is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2024 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2705 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018663 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2705 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5129 |
| Document Number | 0000015747 |
| Book / Page | 19760 / 377 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00015747 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2705 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5129 |
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 | $245,900 (+9.92%) Land $63,900 Building $182,000 | $245,900 (+9.92%) Land $63,900 Building $182,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,888.00 (-3.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $223,700 Land $57,700 Building $166,000 | $223,700 Land $57,700 Building $166,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,048.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2705 61st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 2705 61st St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 487 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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