Polk County property record for 2817 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Parochial School, Private School |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,432 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.464 acres (20,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-305-020 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-305-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,432 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 6,600 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,250 sqft (0.464 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2817 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3016 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Parochial School, Private School |
| Legal Description | LOTS 34, 35 & 36 DRAKE ATHLETIC PARK ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | DRAKE ATHLETIC PARK ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 34,36 35 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7924-33-305-020
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2600 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $573,000 (+13.92%) Land $195,000 Building $378,000 | $573,000 (+13.92%) Land $195,000 Building $378,000 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $503,000 Land $171,000 Building $332,000 | $503,000 Land $171,000 Building $332,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530011004, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 403 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available at this address: Lumen Technologies, Mediacom Communications. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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