Polk County property record for 1219 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 4,352 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,580 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-209-006 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-209-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,352 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1219 BUCHANAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 15 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4000 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3465 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00092226 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19355 / 874 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1219 BUCHANAN ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3433 |
| Document Number | 0000092226 |
| Book / Page | 19355 / 874 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00092226 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $479.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4000 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3465 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000092227 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00092227 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2042 |
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 | $300,000 (+7.91%) Land $19,900 Building $280,100 | $300,000 (+7.91%) Land $19,900 Building $280,100 | |
| 2024 | $5,580.00 | ||
| 2023 | $278,000 Land $17,500 Building $260,500 | $278,000 Land $17,500 Building $260,500 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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