Polk County property record for 2807 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 880 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,315 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,928 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/03984-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/03984-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,836 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,315 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 202 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 390 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2807 51ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-1616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 61 F LOT 60 DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2807 51st St is held in a trust since July 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2811 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1616 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202438642 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19869 / 918 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000089155 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2807 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1616 |
| Document Number | 0000040153 |
| Book / Page | 20578 / 141 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202640153 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2811 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1616 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2807 51st St was $2,928.
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 | $2,928.00 | $164,500 Land $55,000 Building $109,500 | $164,500 Land $55,000 Building $109,500 |
| 2024 | $2,928.00 | ||
| 2023 | $145,900 Land $48,000 Building $97,900 | $145,900 Land $48,000 Building $97,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,116.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2807 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 2807 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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