Polk County property record for 2800 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.337 acres (14,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $237,500 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,940 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01568-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01568-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,184 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 700 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,670 sqft (0.337 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 702 sqft |
| Patio Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2800 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 90 F W 163 F LOTS 165 & 166 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 166 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 060/01568-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2800 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
| Feb 02, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 02, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202556383 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20276 / 348 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2800 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4240 |
| Document Number | 0000056383 |
| Book / Page | 20276 / 348 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00056383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $379.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2800 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4240 |
| Document Number | 0000056384 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00056384 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 02, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2800 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4240 |
| Document Number | 0000009295 |
| Book / Page | 18973 / 613 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00009295 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 02, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $319.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2800 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4240 |
| Document Number | 0000009297 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 02, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00009297 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2052 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $231,100 (+15.38%) Land $37,300 Building $193,800 | $231,100 (+15.38%) Land $37,300 Building $193,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,940.00 (+0.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $200,300 Land $32,200 Building $168,100 | $200,300 Land $32,200 Building $168,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,902.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Lumen Technologies Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet Holdings, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 293 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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