Polk County property record for 1870 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 440 sqft |
| Lot Size | 3.23 acres (141,055 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,530 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Apr 2019 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-24-251-006 |
| Primary APN | 7924-24-251-006 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 440 sqft |
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| Lot Area | 141,055 sqft (3.23 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1870 E AURORA AVE |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | M-2 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL B 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 |
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| Mailing Address | 3539 NE 78TH AVE, ANKENY, IA 50021-9378 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage AVAILA BANK |
| Apr 8, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage SOUTH STORY BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-00083847 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1870 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000074997 |
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| Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17724/661 |
| Instrument | 2019-00074997 |
| Name | AVAILA BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2040 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1870 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313 |
| Book / Page | 017283 / 000660 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 70647 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1870 E AURORA AVE DES MOINES IA 50313, DES MOINES, IA 50313 |
| Document Number | 0000070647 |
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| Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017283/000660 |
| Instrument | 70647 |
| Name | SOUTH STORY BK&TR |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HUXLEY, IA 50124 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 7, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $81,200 (+14.04%) Land $81,200 | $81,200 (+14.04%) Land $81,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,530.00 (+31.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $71,200 Land $71,200 | $71,200 Land $71,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,922.00 |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
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| 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 |
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| 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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