Polk County property record for 2808 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,577 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,324 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/13170-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/13170-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,577 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,049 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 872 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 305 sqft |
| Basement Area | 872 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 472 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,300 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 186 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 468 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2808 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-5132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 50 F E 1/2 S 1/2 LOT 9 WHITEHALL ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEHALL ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2808 61st St is owned by a company that bought it in January 2022 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 901 ASHWORTH RD, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222098 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18942 / 433 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201400042250 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2808 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5132 |
| Document Number | 0000002098 |
| Book / Page | 18942 / 433 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00002098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $311.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 ASHWORTH RD, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3621 |
| Document Number | 0000002100 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00002100 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $239,700 (+9.05%) Land $51,000 Building $188,700 | $239,700 (+9.05%) Land $51,000 Building $188,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,324.00 (+4.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $219,800 Land $46,100 Building $173,700 | $219,800 Land $46,100 Building $173,700 | |
| 2020 | $4,120.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2808 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.
Wildfire risk around 2808 61st 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 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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