Polk County property record for 2909 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 546 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,462 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-233-003 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-233-003 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 546 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,056 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 510 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2909 MAPLE ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 9 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| 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 assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2909 MAPLE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8257 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000129370 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2909 MAPLE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8257 |
| Document Number | 0000129370 |
| Book / Page | 18903 / 463 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00129370 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $69.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2909 MAPLE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8257 |
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 | $80,100 (+10.03%) Land $28,100 Building $52,000 | $80,100 (+10.03%) Land $28,100 Building $52,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,462.00 (+41.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $72,800 Land $23,900 Building $48,900 | $72,800 Land $23,900 Building $48,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,032.00 |
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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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Lumen Technologies DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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