Polk County property record for 2812 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 806 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,119 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $106,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,304 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7925-25-426-018 |
| Primary APN | 7925-25-426-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 806 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,612 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 806 sqft |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,119 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 360 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 271 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2812 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-5132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W171F- S 1/2 N 1/4 & E 1/2 S 1/2 N 1/2 LOT 9 WHITEHALL ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEHALL ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
The current owner of 2812 61st St bought it in June 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2812 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-00094067 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14297 / 0481 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2812 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5132 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2812 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5132 |
| Document Number | 0000003871 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19705/389 |
| Instrument | 2024-00003871 |
| Name | SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPME |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 222 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2042 |
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 | $193,400 Land $58,200 Building $135,200 | $193,400 Land $58,200 Building $135,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,304.00 | ||
| 2023 | $174,800 Land $52,600 Building $122,200 | $174,800 Land $52,600 Building $122,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,206.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2812 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 2812 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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