Polk County property record for 2729 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,538 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,414 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $247,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,400 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7925-25-430-001 |
| Primary APN | 7925-25-430-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,538 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,930 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Attic Area | 546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 992 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,414 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 113 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 324 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Canopy | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2729 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-5129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 LOT 1 WHITE HALL ACRES |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITE HALL ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2729 61st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2729 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00099820 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17847 / 640 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2729 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5129 |
| Document Number | 0000099820 |
| Book / Page | 017847 / 000640 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 99820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $395.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2729 61ST ST DES MOINES IA 503225129, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5129 |
| Document Number | 99822 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017847/000644 |
| Instrument | 99822 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2050 |
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 | $303,800 (+8.81%) Land $57,300 Building $246,500 | $303,800 (+8.81%) Land $57,300 Building $246,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,400.00 (+25.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $279,200 Land $51,800 Building $227,400 | $279,200 Land $51,800 Building $227,400 | |
| 2020 | $4,318.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2729 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 2729 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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