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1917 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1917 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 97,404 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size4.88 acres (212,747 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$2,249,000 (Oct 2009)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2019 Sale
Sep 2018 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-02-401-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-02-401-009
Alternative APNs
  • 040/00248-002-000
  • 04000248001000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area97,404 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area97,404 sqft
Upper Floors Area254 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Fire ResistanceSpecial
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area212,747 sqft (4.88 acres)
FenceFence
Lawn SprinklersLawn Sprinklers

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number04000248001000
Street Address1917 DEAN AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-3720
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeM-1
Legal DescriptionPARCEL F BK 13289 PG 182 BEG 485F E OF NW COR BLK 4 THN E 599.1F TO A PT ON N LN BLK 3 SWLY 711.05F NW 184.56F W 168.2F N
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section2
Legal SubdivisionBROOKS & COS ADD
Legal Block3-4
Legal Lot Number3 4
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract5200

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2323 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-5307
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 23, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Sep 24, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 20, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 16, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 16, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0013316609
Deed Book / Page0000007681 / 0000000832
Prior Transfer DateJul 18, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc004979
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 23, 2019
Property Address1917 DEAN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3720
Document Number0000074697
Book / Page017300 / 000222
Instrument DateMar 13, 2019
Instrument74697
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 28, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$43.20
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1917 DEAN AVE DES MOINES IA 503163720, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3720

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 24, 2018
Property Address1917 DEAN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3720
Document Number0000024168
Book / Page017085 / 000862
Instrument DateSep 21, 2018
Instrument24168
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 5, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$328.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1917 DEAN AVE DES MOINES IA 503163720, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3720

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 20, 2018
Property Address1917 DEAN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3720
Document Number0000023710
Book / Page017084 / 000120
Instrument DateSep 11, 2018
Instrument23710
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$12.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1917 DEAN AVE DES MOINES IA 503163720, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3720

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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

May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.

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