Polk County property record for 2904 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.409 acres (17,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $287,500 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,378 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/13163-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/13163-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,240 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,800 sqft (0.409 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 190 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2904 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-3644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 171F- S 89F N 142F LOT 8 WHITEHALL ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEHALL ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2904 61st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2904 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-3644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202445751 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19904 / 356 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $289,300 Land $61,500 Building $227,800 | $289,300 Land $61,500 Building $227,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,378.00 | ||
| 2023 | $222,500 Land $55,600 Building $166,900 | $222,500 Land $55,600 Building $166,900 | |
| 2020 | $4,426.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2904 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 2904 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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