Polk County property record for 2817 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 868 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $124,500 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,760 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7925-25-427-013 |
| Primary APN | 7925-25-427-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 868 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,658 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Attic Area | 391 sqft |
| Basement Area | 399 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,040 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2817 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-5133 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 WILLARD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLARD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2817 61st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2817 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5133 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00100035 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16973 / 0971 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2817 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5133 |
| Document Number | 0000100035 |
| Book / Page | 016973 / 000971 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 100035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $199.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2817 61ST ST DES MOINES IA 503225133, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5133 |
| Document Number | 100037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016973/000975 |
| Instrument | 100037 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 24, 2048 |
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 | $162,500 (+10.02%) Land $49,400 Building $113,100 | $162,500 (+10.02%) Land $49,400 Building $113,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,760.00 (+2.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $147,700 Land $44,700 Building $103,000 | $147,700 Land $44,700 Building $103,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,684.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2817 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 2817 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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