1200 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1200 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Vacant Land
Details1,251 sqft
Lot Size0.75 acres (32,670 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$200,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill$6,682 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Transfer
Dec 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7925-05-201-035

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7925-05-201-035
Alternative APN
  • 311/00305-550-158

Interior

Building Area1,251 sqft

Exterior

Lot Area32,670 sqft (0.75 acres)
Lot Dimensions291 ft deep x 112 ft wide
TerrainOther
Garage TypeAttached
PorchPorch
Porch Area18 sqft
Patio Area864 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1200 E 1ST ST
CityGRIMES
StateIA
Zip50111-4850
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Local Zoning CodeC-2
Legal DescriptionE 112F N 291.7F LOT 18 GRIMES CROSSING PLAT 5
Legal SubdivisionGRIMES CROSSING PLAT 5
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionWEBSTER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract11303

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3737 WOODLAND AVE STE 100, 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-1937
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 3, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 2, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 3, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 3, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020-00012720
Deed Book / Page17982 / 865
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 3, 2020
Property Address1200 E 1ST ST, GRIMES, IA 50111-4850
Document Number0000012719
Book / Page017982 / 000863
Instrument DateJul 23, 2020
Instrument12719
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 2, 2019
Property Address1200 E 1ST ST, GRIMES, IA 50111-4850
Document Number0000049330
Book / Page017610 / 000592
Instrument DateNov 26, 2019
Instrument49330
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 3, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5649 LISBON ST PROLE IA 502299097, PROLE, IA 50229-9097

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityGrimes City
Unified School DistrictDallas Center-Grimes Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$225,000 (+14.21%) Land $225,000$225,000 (+14.21%) Land $225,000
2024$6,682.00 (+98.04%)
2023$197,000 Land $197,000$197,000 Land $197,000
2020$3,374.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGRIMES WATER SUPPLY
serves 17,997 people · EPA ID IA7736011
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
2,000 / 1,000
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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