Polk County property record for 2805 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,398 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.428 acres (18,676 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,500 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,452 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-30-328-014 |
| Primary APN | 7924-30-328-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,398 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,742 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,398 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,676 sqft (0.428 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 203 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2805 51ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-1616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 59 DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2805 51st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2002.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2805 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002-00013208 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9262 / 0105 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $207,800 Land $62,800 Building $145,000 | $207,800 Land $62,800 Building $145,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,452.00 | ||
| 2023 | $182,200 Land $54,800 Building $127,400 | $182,200 Land $54,800 Building $127,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,484.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2805 51st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 2805 51st St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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