Polk County property record for 2805 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 997 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (Apr 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $3,436 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7925-25-428-004 |
| Primary APN | 7925-25-428-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 997 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,594 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 997 sqft |
| Basement Area | 997 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,480 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2805 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-5131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 60 F W 108 F LOT 6 WHITEHALL ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEHALL ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2805 61st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1988.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2805 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0005852106 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $213,300 (+9.33%) Land $40,000 Building $173,300 | $213,300 (+9.33%) Land $40,000 Building $173,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,436.00 (-7.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $195,100 Land $36,100 Building $159,000 | $195,100 Land $36,100 Building $159,000 | |
| 2020 | $3,700.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2805 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 2805 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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