Polk County property record for 1500 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Factory (Apparel, Textile, Leather) |
|---|---|
| Details | 139,756 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 19.3 acres (841,530 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $212,412 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-24-151-014 |
| Primary APN | 7924-24-151-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 139,756 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 233,523 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 132,080 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 7,089 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Precast Concrete Panel |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 841,530 sqft (19.3 acres) |
| Fence | Fence |
| Total Buildings | 7 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 27000695001000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1500 E AURORA AVE |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3913 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Factory (Apparel, Textile, Leather) |
| Local Zoning Code | HI |
| Legal Description | -SUBJ TO .092A DRAINAGE EAS- S200F N 1074F E300F W 350F & -SUBJ TO 1.549A DRAINAGE EAS- & -EX W350F- S 765F LYG W OF RR ROW S |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 24-79-24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAYLOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1500 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 1999 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000065544 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Saydel Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,170,000 (-) Land $1,260,000 Building $6,910,000 | $8,170,000 (-) Land $1,260,000 Building $6,910,000 | |
| 2024 | $212,412.00 (+26.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,170,000 Land $1,100,000 Building $7,070,000 | $8,170,000 Land $1,100,000 Building $7,070,000 | |
| 2020 | $167,698.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
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