Polk County property record for 20 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 7,000 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 16.7 acres (729,256 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $23,330 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-330-013 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-330-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 15,209 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 15,209 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 729,256 sqft (16.7 acres) |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 20 E 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3951 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | M-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 56 & VAC 20FT JOHNSON CT ROW LYG E & ADJ OP LOT 1 OP E 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 3 & S 236F W 1/2 LOT 31 BROOKS & CO'S ADDITION; LOT 31 BROOKS & CO'S ADDITION; LOTS 7 THRU 14 & INTERV VAC SE 14TH CT ROW D REES??????S SUBDIVISION; VAC SE 15TH ST ROW LYG S OF |
| Legal Subdivision | I. N. THOMAS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56,1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of November 19, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3951 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202144616 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18503 / 703 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 6, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $1,370,000 (+73.64%) Land $571,000 Building $799,000 | $1,370,000 (+73.64%) Land $571,000 Building $799,000 | |
| 2023 | $23,330.00 (+36.42%) | $789,000 Land $129,000 Building $660,000 | $789,000 Land $129,000 Building $660,000 |
| 2020 | $17,102.00 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 316 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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