Polk County property record for 101 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | High-Rise Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 153,834 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.979 acres (42,672 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $949,500 (Apr 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $140,234 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-04-485-004 |
| Primary APN | 7824-04-485-004 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 110 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 153,834 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 23,446 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 42,672 sqft (0.979 acres) |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Package Unit |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 101 2ND AVE |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-4782 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > High-Rise Apartments |
| Local Zoning Code | D-R |
| Legal Description | PAR A BOOK 9116 PAGE 233 BEG 8.73F SE OF NW COR & ON W LN LOT 3 THN NELY ALNG CRV 14.04F NE147.1F SE 265.48F SW 152.09F NWLY |
| Legal Subdivision | FORT DES MOINES |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,10 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4043 |
| Census Tract | 5101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Civic Center Historic District listed 1988 · 10 contributing resources · NRIS 88001168 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
101 2nd Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2002.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 233 PARK AVE STE 201, 201, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415-1132 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 102385 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9117 / 0299 |
| 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 | $6,649,600 Land $1,410,000 Building $5,239,600 | $6,649,600 Land $1,410,000 Building $5,239,600 | |
| 2024 | $140,234.00 | ||
| 2023 | $912,700 Land $211,220 Building $701,480 | $912,700 Land $211,220 Building $701,480 | |
| 2020 | $201,956.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 101 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 110 units insured incl. 94 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 101 2nd Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies, Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vero Fiber.
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