Polk County property record for 2809 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 648 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $64,500 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,510 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-30-431-009 |
| Primary APN | 7923-30-431-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 648 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2809 BOYD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 62 GRAND VIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND VIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
2809 Boyd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2809 BOYD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004-00124020 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10518 / 0831 |
| 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 | $112,200 Land $25,000 Building $87,200 | $112,200 Land $25,000 Building $87,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,510.00 | ||
| 2023 | $99,100 Land $21,800 Building $77,300 | $99,100 Land $21,800 Building $77,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,752.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2809 Boyd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2809 Boyd 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 456 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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