Polk County property record for 1420 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 4,800 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,686 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $14,190 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-14-301-027 |
| Primary APN | 7824-14-301-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,800 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 22,686 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 114 ft wide |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 1420 E CRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LTS 28 & 29 SUMMIT VIEW |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 28,29 29 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
1420 E Creston Ave, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 1996.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2333 SCENIC VALLEY DR, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-7728 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0007392375 |
| 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 | $437,000 Land $54,700 Building $382,300 | $437,000 Land $54,700 Building $382,300 | |
| 2024 | $14,190.00 | ||
| 2023 | $317,000 Land $48,000 Building $269,000 | $317,000 Land $48,000 Building $269,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,124.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1420 E Creston Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 1420 E Creston Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 392 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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