Polk County property record for 101 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Service Shop (TV, Radio, Electric, Plumbing) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,686 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.688 acres (29,975 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $23,912 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Foreclosure Feb 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-03-377-009 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-377-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,686 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 17,433 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,686 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 29,975 sqft (0.688 acres) |
| Lot Width | 416 ft Width |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 101 E 5TH ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-4815 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Service Shop (TV, Radio, Electric, Plumbing) |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | VAC INTERV ALLEY & LTS 7 & 16 & -EX S 5F W 10F- N 38.6F ON W LN & N 38.5F ON E LN LTS 8 & 15 BLK 15 TOWN OF DE MOINE |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF DE MOINE |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 E 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2025 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00006789 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20044 / 797 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 101 E 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4815 |
| Document Number | 0000006569 |
| Book / Page | 20043 / 826 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00006569 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,999.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4815 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 101 E 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4815 |
| Document Number | 0000006789 |
| Book / Page | 20044 / 797 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00006789 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4815 |
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 | $1,580,000 (+132.35%) Land $749,000 Building $831,000 | $1,580,000 (+132.35%) Land $749,000 Building $831,000 | |
| 2024 | $23,912.00 (+76.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $680,000 Land $450,000 Building $230,000 | $680,000 Land $450,000 Building $230,000 | |
| 2020 | $13,568.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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