Polk County property record for 1031 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
|---|---|
| Details | 46,864 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 1.22 acres (53,319 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-05-130-008 |
| Primary APN | 7824-05-130-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 46,864 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 20,845 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 53,319 sqft (1.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 315 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1031 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LTS 5 & 6 CAINS SUB DIV; AND N 64F ON W LN & N 66F ON E LN LOT 5 & S53.08F LOT 7 & S 100F LOT 6 BLK 3 COTTAGE GROVE |
| Legal Subdivision | CAINS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,7 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 2600 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1057 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-4303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,330,000 (+14.04%) Land $83,600 Building $3,246,400 | $3,330,000 (+14.04%) Land $83,600 Building $3,246,400 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $2,920,000 Land $73,300 Building $2,846,700 | $2,920,000 Land $73,300 Building $2,846,700 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Vero Fiber.
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