Polk County property record for 2737 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,832 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.468 acres (20,383 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $182,500 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,148 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/03946-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/03946-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,832 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,143 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,458 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 374 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,311 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,383 sqft (0.468 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 321 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2737 53RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-1628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 LOT 33 DEERFOOT ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | DEERFOOT ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2737 53RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200697709 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11613 / 762 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 1900058740 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2737 53RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1628 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2737 53RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1628 |
| Document Number | 0000020047 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19457/736 |
| Instrument | 2023-00020047 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
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 | $315,300 (+12.93%) Land $64,900 Building $250,400 | $315,300 (+12.93%) Land $64,900 Building $250,400 | |
| 2024 | $5,148.00 (-6.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $279,200 Land $56,700 Building $222,500 | $279,200 Land $56,700 Building $222,500 | |
| 2020 | $5,482.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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