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2738 61st St, Des Moines (Urbandale), IA 50322 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2738 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 950 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.264 acres (11,528 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill$4,074 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Sale
Jul 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7925-25-429-024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7925-25-429-024
Alternative APN
  • 100/13201-009-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area950 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,208 sqft
1st Floor Area950 sqft
Basement Area950 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,528 sqft (0.264 acres)
Lot Dimensions176 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area548 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2738 61ST ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50322-5130
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description-EX W 175F- LOT 6 ERICKSON HEIGHTS PLAT 2; AND S 55F E 155F & N 10.5F S 65.5F E 176F LOT 10 WHITEHALL ACRES
Legal SubdivisionWHITEHALL ACRES
Legal Lot Number6,10
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDES MOINES
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract803

Owner

2738 61st St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2018.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address2738 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5130
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 27, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 20, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 27, 2018
Deed SaleAug 27, 2018
Prior SaleJul 20, 2018
Deed Document Number2018-00016282
Deed Book / Page17052 / 0578
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 27, 2018
Property Address2738 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5130
Document Number0000016282
Book / Page017052 / 000578
Instrument DateAug 22, 2018
Instrument16282
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 24, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address2738 61ST ST DES MOINES IA 503225130, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5130

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 20, 2018
Property Address2738 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5130
Document Number0000005980
Book / Page017008 / 000638
Instrument DateJul 20, 2018
Instrument5980
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 8162 CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524088162, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52408-8162

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$221,700 (+9.27%) Land $53,700 Building $168,000$221,700 (+9.27%) Land $53,700 Building $168,000
2024$4,074.00 (+0.49%)
2023$202,900 Land $48,600 Building $154,300$202,900 Land $48,600 Building $154,300
2020$4,054.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2738 61st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 2738 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 487 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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