Polk County property record for 2819 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.357 acres (15,554 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $254,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,950 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-30-328-010 |
| Primary APN | 7924-30-328-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,554 sqft (0.357 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 202 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2819 51ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-1616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 15F-LT 62 DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2819 51st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of November 7, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2819 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| May 19, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage INLANTA MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00065122 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20318 / 794 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2819 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1616 |
| Document Number | 0000065122 |
| Book / Page | 20318 / 794 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00065122 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $405.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2819 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1616 |
| Document Number | 0000065123 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00065123 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2819 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1616 |
| Document Number | 0000052043 |
| Book / Page | 18537 / 945 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00052043 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $352.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2819 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1616 |
| Document Number | 0000052045 |
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| Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00052045 |
| Name | INLANTA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
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 | $252,600 Land $59,000 Building $193,600 | $252,600 Land $59,000 Building $193,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,950.00 | ||
| 2023 | $223,700 Land $51,500 Building $172,200 | $223,700 Land $51,500 Building $172,200 | |
| 2020 | $4,046.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2819 51st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 2819 51st 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 472 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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