Polk County property record for 2008 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,400 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.481 acres (20,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Sep 1990) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/03092-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/03092-000-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,400 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,960 sqft (0.481 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,310 ft deep x 1,600 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 2008 BENNETT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LTS 3 4 5 & 6 HAWKEYE LAND COMPANYS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | HAWKEYE LAND COMPANYS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
2008 Bennett Ave, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1990.
Source: Polk County records, as of January 13, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2550 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PKWY, DES MOINES, IA 50310-6121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000628345 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 2008 Bennett Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 2008 Bennett Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 267 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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