Polk County property record for 1448 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,942 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,066 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06616-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06616-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,942 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,421 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,421 sqft |
| Basement Area | 618 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,160 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1448 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2839 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | S 44F N 99.5F LOTS 1 & 2 BLK B THOMPSONS SUB DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMPSONS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1448 8TH ST, 1, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2839 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20182017-00097114 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16961 / 557 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000089136 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $175,800 (+12.76%) Land $9,200 Building $166,600 | $175,800 (+12.76%) Land $9,200 Building $166,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,066.00 (-3.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $155,900 (+35.92%) Land $8,100 Building $147,800 | $155,900 (+35.92%) Land $8,100 Building $147,800 | |
| 2022 | $114,700 Land $6,200 Building $108,500 | ||
| 2021 | $114,700 Land $6,200 Building $108,500 | ||
| 2020 | $3,185.00 |
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 | 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 477 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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