Polk County property record for 1506 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
|---|---|
| Details | 25,180 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.04 acres (45,605 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $54,144 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-08-230-010 |
| Primary APN | 7824-08-230-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 25,180 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 41,812 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 25,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 45,605 sqft (1.04 acres) |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1506 LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3A |
| Legal Description | LT 8 OP NE 1/4 SEC 8-78-24; AND E 1/2 VAC ALLEY LYG W & ADJ N 50.9F LOT 5 & ALL N 50F LT5 & ALL LTS 2 & 3 BLK 43 LYONS ADD; |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | LYONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| 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 | 1500 LOCUST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1506 LOCUST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000047699 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17602/0899 |
| Instrument | 2019-00047699 |
| Name | RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRIMES, IA 50111 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $1,650,000 (+13.79%) Land $1,000,000 Building $650,000 | $1,650,000 (+13.79%) Land $1,000,000 Building $650,000 | |
| 2024 | $54,144.00 (+4.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,450,000 Land $1,000,000 Building $450,000 | $1,450,000 Land $1,000,000 Building $450,000 | |
| 2020 | $52,010.00 |
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 131 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 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, ICS Advanced Technologies, Metronet, Vero Fiber.
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