Polk County property record for 2805 Forest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 2,988 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.446 acres (19,440 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,984 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-07-229-015 |
| Primary APN | 7824-07-229-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Attic Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,440 sqft (0.446 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 144 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2805 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-4413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 65F E 144.5F- E 1/2 LOT 23 & ALL LOT 24 OWLS HEAD |
| Legal Subdivision | OWLS HEAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 3200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Owl's Head Historic District listed 1978 · 52 contributing resources · NRIS 78001253 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2805 Forest Dr, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1120 S FAIRBANKS AVE, DENISON, TX 75020-5904 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $428,800 Land $123,700 Building $305,100 | $428,800 Land $123,700 Building $305,100 | |
| 2024 | $7,984.00 | ||
| 2023 | $397,700 Land $114,500 Building $283,200 | $397,700 Land $114,500 Building $283,200 | |
| 2020 | $8,600.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2805 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 Forest Dr 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Verizon, Vero Fiber.
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