Polk County property record for 1401 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,376 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.366 acres (15,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,048 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-404-042 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-404-042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,376 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,960 sqft (0.366 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1401 E 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2203 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | 50F STRIP ABND ROW S & ADJ LOT 94 & W OF W LN N/S ALLEY & E OF E LN E 9TH ST CAPITAL PARK; AND LOT 1 BUSSELLES SUB DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | BUSSELLES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,94 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 635 41ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2704 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0018893541 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17555 / 0925 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2019-00036915 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1401 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316 |
| Document Number | 0000036915 |
| Book / Page | 017555 / 000925 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $216.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1401 E 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 50316, DES MOINES, IA 50316 |
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 | $113,500 (+103.04%) Land $40,500 Building $73,000 | $113,500 (+103.04%) Land $40,500 Building $73,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,048.00 (-7.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $55,900 Land $22,360 Building $33,540 | $55,900 Land $22,360 Building $33,540 | |
| 2020 | $2,206.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Lumen Technologies Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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