Polk County property record for 1909 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 11,544 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 7.37 acres (321,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $40,844 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/00919-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/00919-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 11,544 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 11,544 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 462 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 321,250 sqft (7.37 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1909 E 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2107 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | LTS 1 THRU 11 & -EX N 10F- LOT 12 SD LOT A & 27 T E BROWNS OFFICIAL PLT; AND LTS 11 & 12 BROWNS OP S 610 F LOT 27 T E BROWN OFFICIAL PLT; AND VAC CNW RR ROW BEG 1455F S OF N 1/4 CORNER SEC 34 THN E 100F N 700F W 100F S 700F TO POB NE 1/4 SEC 34-79-24 |
| Legal Subdivision | T E BROWNS OFFICIAL PLAT |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5436 CALUMET AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7603 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028300 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1909 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2107 |
| Document Number | 0000042752 |
| Book / Page | 017165 / 000805 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 42752 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $79.84 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1909 E 17TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162107, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2107 |
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 | $1,300,000 (+14.04%) Land $813,000 Building $487,000 | $1,300,000 (+14.04%) Land $813,000 Building $487,000 | |
| 2024 | $40,844.00 (+55.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,140,000 Land $713,000 Building $427,000 | $1,140,000 Land $713,000 Building $427,000 | |
| 2020 | $26,324.00 |
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 | 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 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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