Polk County property record for 2901 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,042 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,644 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,848 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Apr 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01398-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01398-001-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,042 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,598 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 370 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 556 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,644 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2901 MAPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 ALLEY S & ADJ & ALL LOT 1 BLK 9 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District listed 1987 · 40 contributing resources · NRIS 87000014 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2901 MAPLE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8257 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202418980 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19775 / 815 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019457 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2901 MAPLE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8257 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4921 COPPER RIDGE CIR, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2331 |
| Document Number | 0000018981 |
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| Date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19775/817 |
| Instrument | 2024-00018981 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 5887 COPLEY DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2901 MAPLE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8257 |
| Document Number | 0000080103 |
| Book / Page | 016888 / 000926 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 80103 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 762 DUBUQUE IA 520040762, DUBUQUE, IA 52004-0762 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $237,500 (+64.02%) Land $28,600 Building $208,900 | $237,500 (+64.02%) Land $28,600 Building $208,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,848.00 (+121.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $144,800 Land $24,400 Building $120,400 | $144,800 Land $24,400 Building $120,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,288.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 727 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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