Polk County property record for 1700 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 262,258 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 24.9 acres (1,085,189 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $101,592 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-24-251-005 |
| Primary APN | 7924-24-251-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 262,258 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 262,258 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,085,189 sqft (24.9 acres) |
| Fence | Fence |
| Lean-To | 22,688 sqft |
| Street Address | 1700 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3921 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | M-2 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL A BOOK 14179 PAGE 668 LOT 1 FORD INDUSTRIAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | FORD INDUSTRIAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAYLOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | DES MOINES, IA 50316 |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1700 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3921 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9265 NE HUBBELL RD, BONDURANT, IA 50035-1116 |
| Document Number | 0000022487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19034/133 |
| Instrument | 2022-00022487 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 20, 2042 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Saydel Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,260,000 (+13.99%) Land $190,000 Building $3,070,000 | $3,260,000 (+13.99%) Land $190,000 Building $3,070,000 | |
| 2024 | $101,592.00 (+61.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,860,000 Land $167,000 Building $2,693,000 | $2,860,000 Land $167,000 Building $2,693,000 | |
| 2020 | $62,790.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 14 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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