Polk County property record for 2902 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,537 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.425 acres (18,531 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $46,500 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,702 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/03966-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/03966-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,537 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,792 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,537 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,255 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,531 sqft (0.425 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 213 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 318 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2902 51ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-1617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 44 DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2902 51st St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2009.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2902 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052006-00034488 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11316 / 925 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000037037 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $281,000 Land $62,600 Building $218,400 | $281,000 Land $62,600 Building $218,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,702.00 | ||
| 2023 | $249,500 Land $54,700 Building $194,800 | $249,500 Land $54,700 Building $194,800 | |
| 2020 | $4,892.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2902 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 2902 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 | 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 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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