Polk County property record for 1801 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | General Heavy Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 38,592 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 3.47 acres (151,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $94,642 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/00855-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/00855-000-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 38,592 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 38,592 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 3,828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 151,200 sqft (3.47 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1801 THOMPSON AVE |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2751 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > General Heavy Industrial |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | -EX BEG NE COR LOT 12 THN W16.55F SE21.18F N14.27F TO POB- LTS 7 THRU 18 BLK 16 & LTS 7 THRU 12 & 14 THRU 18 BLK 17 & INTERV VAC E 18TH ST T E BROWNS OFFICIAL PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | T E BROWNS OFFICIAL PLAT |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1801 THOMPSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2751 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002109 |
| 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 | $2,550,000 (-) Land $383,000 Building $2,167,000 | $2,550,000 (-) Land $383,000 Building $2,167,000 | |
| 2024 | $94,642.00 (+20.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,550,000 Land $336,000 Building $2,214,000 | $2,550,000 Land $336,000 Building $2,214,000 | |
| 2020 | $78,574.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 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: CenturyLink.
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