Polk County property record for 2917 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,069 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,678 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7925-25-427-001 |
| Primary APN | 7925-25-427-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,805 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Basement Area | 677 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,069 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2917 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-3643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 367F & S 60F W136 F & N OF LN BEG NW COR OF LOT THN SE TO E LN 11.6F S OF NE COR OF LT- LOT 3 WHITEHALL ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEHALL ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
The current owner of 2917 61st St bought it in November 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2917 61ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-3643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00041353 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15021 / 0979 |
| 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 | $213,100 (+10.19%) Land $55,600 Building $157,500 | $213,100 (+10.19%) Land $55,600 Building $157,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,678.00 (+4.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $193,400 Land $50,300 Building $143,100 | $193,400 Land $50,300 Building $143,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,534.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2917 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 2917 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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures