Polk County property record for 1338 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 4,358 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,420 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,276 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06743-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06743-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,358 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 562 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,420 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 462 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1338 21ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3208 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 343 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 343 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
1338 21st St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1338 21ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3208 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162015-00176197 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15895 / 459 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015160 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $70,100 Land $22,700 Building $47,400 | $70,100 Land $22,700 Building $47,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,276.00 | ||
| 2023 | $64,900 Land $19,900 Building $45,000 | $64,900 Land $19,900 Building $45,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,452.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1338 21st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1338 21st St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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