Polk County property record for 1210 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,513 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.471 acres (20,536 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,386 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-484-013 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-484-013 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,513 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,513 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 20,536 sqft (0.471 acres) |
| Lot Width | 150 ft Width |
| Street Address | 1210 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LT B W & ADJ & S 35F LOT 9 & ALL LTS 10 & 11 & N 15F LOT 12 OP LOT 21 OP SEC 33-79-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 33-79-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,12,21 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 731 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4300 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1210 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1301 |
| Document Number | 0000050489 |
| Book / Page | 016765 / 000661 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 50489 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $152.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 731 E EMMA AVE DES MOINES IA 503154300, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4300 |
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 | $78,700 (+14.06%) Land $78,700 | $78,700 (+14.06%) Land $78,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,386.00 (-37.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $69,000 Land $69,000 | $69,000 Land $69,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,224.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
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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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 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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