Polk County property record for 101 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Government Office, Courthouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 17,424 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.449 acres (19,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-03-360-001 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-360-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 17,424 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 17,424 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
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| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,600 sqft (0.449 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 206 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 101 E 2ND ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-4827 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government Office, Courthouse |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 VAC N/S ALLEY ROW E & ADJ LTS 1 & 2 & S1/2 VAC E/W ALLEY ROW N & ADJ LOT 2 & N & ADJ W 1/2 VAC N/S ALLEY ROW & ALL LTS |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCOTT & DEANS ADD |
| Legal Block | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Des Moines Industrial Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2023 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 100001700 |
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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 | Company on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 ROBERT D RAY DR, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00004091 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17228 / 0870 |
| 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) |
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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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