Polk County property record for 212 E 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
| Square Footage | 11,624 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $62,104.00 (2024) |
Source: Polk County records · APN 040/03911-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 E GRAND AVE, 203, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1922 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
| May 01, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 01, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 01, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20172016-00089545 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16459 / 902 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006289 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 212 E 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000091162 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17803/869 |
| Instrument | 2019-00091162 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2040 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 01, 2017 |
| Property Address | 212 E 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2006 |
| Document Number | 201600089545 |
| Book / Page | 16459 / 0902 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2016-00089545 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 108 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4708 |
| Document Number | 0000089547 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 01, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16459/0906 |
| Instrument | 2016-00089547 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,880,000 (+13.94%) Land $252,000 Building $1,628,000 | $1,880,000 (+13.94%) Land $252,000 Building $1,628,000 | |
| 2024 | $62,104.00 (+13.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,650,000 Land $252,000 Building $1,398,000 | $1,650,000 Land $252,000 Building $1,398,000 | |
| 2020 | $54,626.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Reduced by levee depends on levee performance |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Des Moines Industrial Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2023 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 100001700 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
| Primary APN | 040/03911-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 11,624 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 5,280 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Fire Resistance Class | Buildings having wood or wood and steel frames. |
| Roof Construction | Flat Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Other (not Classified) Roof |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 121 ft x 54 ft Depth x Width |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 212 E 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-2006 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Description | E 120.6 F S 54 F LOT 11 BLK H SCOTT & DEANS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | SCOTT & DEANS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Minor Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
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