Polk County property record for 1605 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,000 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.317 acres (13,808 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,772 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/04116-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/04116-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 13,808 sqft (0.317 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1605 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3929 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 17 & 18 MC DONALD ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | MC DONALD ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
1605 E Madison Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1605 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3929 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202147430 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18517 / 46 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $103,000 Land $31,800 Building $71,200 | $103,000 Land $31,800 Building $71,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,772.00 | ||
| 2023 | $90,100 Land $27,900 Building $62,200 | $90,100 Land $27,900 Building $62,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,898.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1605 E Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1605 E Madison Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 48 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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