Polk County property record for 1408 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 29,668 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,531 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $10,000,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $118,926 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-09-101-015 |
| Primary APN | 7824-09-101-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 29,668 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 14,534 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 3,900 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 14,531 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 02002108000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1408 LOCUST ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-3012 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3A |
| Legal Description | LT 3 & -EX E 16.5F- LOT 2 & PARCEL A BK 14049 PG 32 BEG NE COR LOT 4 THN SE 168.85F TO SE COR LOT 4 SW 1.5F NW 168.85F NE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | J C SAVERY'S PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 5101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5959 VILLAGE VIEW DR STE 200, 200, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-3845 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00054689 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17634 / 0338 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $3,100,000 (-) Land $400,000 Building $2,700,000 | $3,100,000 (-) Land $400,000 Building $2,700,000 | |
| 2024 | $118,926.00 (+15.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,100,000 Land $400,000 Building $2,700,000 | $3,100,000 Land $400,000 Building $2,700,000 | |
| 2020 | $103,144.00 |
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 | 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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, Google Fiber, ICS Advanced Technologies, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vero Fiber.
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