Polk County property record for 2908 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,502 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,830 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-30-327-020 |
| Primary APN | 7924-30-327-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,734 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Attic Area | 324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,502 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 213 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2908 51ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-1617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 29 F LOT 42 & N 25 F LOT 43 DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42,43 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
The current owner of 2908 51st St acquired it in March 2009.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2908 51ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000061295 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $227,200 Land $54,000 Building $173,200 | $227,200 Land $54,000 Building $173,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,830.00 | ||
| 2023 | $201,000 Land $47,100 Building $153,900 | $201,000 Land $47,100 Building $153,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,954.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2908 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 2908 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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