Polk County property record for 1711 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba |
| Lot Size | 0.704 acres (30,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale Jul 2017 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7923-33-183-029 |
| Primary APN | 7923-33-183-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Lot Area | 30,700 sqft (0.704 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1711 WILLIAMS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Description | EX W 10F- LTS 86, 87 & 88 & LTS 89 THRU 98 LYG E OF LN BEG 10F E OF SW COR LT 89 THN NE TO PT 40.76F E OF SW COR LT 95 NE |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 87 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of November 23, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11407 NW JESTER PARK DR, GRANGER, IA 50109-9675 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 24, 2017 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00013125 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1711 WILLIAMS ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 0000036763 |
| Book / Page | 017139 / 000924 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36763 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 400 ROBERT D RAY DR DES MOINES IA 503091813, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1711 WILLIAMS ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 0000006078 |
| Book / Page | 016573 / 000007 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6078 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 520 4TH ST SW #A LE MARS IA 510311951, A, LE MARS, IA 51031-1951 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1711 WILLIAMS ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 0000087371 |
| Book / Page | 016450 / 000605 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 87371 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · other causes |
| 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 | 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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet.
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