Polk County property record for 2740 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 592 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,430 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $109,850 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,382 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/13201-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/13201-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 592 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 790 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 592 sqft |
| Basement Area | 198 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,430 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2740 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-5130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 200F & S 65.5F- LOT 10 WHITEHALL ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEHALL ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2740 61st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 764, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-0764 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201469663 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15133 / 895 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069663 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $106,400 (+10.37%) Land $49,900 Building $56,500 | $106,400 (+10.37%) Land $49,900 Building $56,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,382.00 (-20.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $96,400 Land $45,100 Building $51,300 | $96,400 Land $45,100 Building $51,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,728.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2740 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 2740 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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