Polk County property record for 214 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Bar, Tavern |
|---|---|
| Details | 12,144 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,953 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $11,898 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-04-463-016 |
| Primary APN | 7824-04-463-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 12,144 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,036 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 260 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,953 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 214 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-2204 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Bar, Tavern |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3R |
| Legal Description | VAC 3RD ST ROW BEG SE COR THN N 22.29F E .39F S 22.29F W .39F TO POB & VAC N/S ALLEY ROW BEG NW COR THN N .82F W .15F SLY |
| Legal Subdivision | FORT DES MOINES |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 5101 |
214 3rd St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 1996.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4201 SE 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4311 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0007712601 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $426,000 Land $97,400 Building $328,600 | $426,000 Land $97,400 Building $328,600 | |
| 2024 | $11,898.00 | ||
| 2023 | $374,000 Land $97,400 Building $276,600 | $374,000 Land $97,400 Building $276,600 | |
| 2020 | $13,742.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 214 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 110 units insured incl. 94 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 214 3rd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies, Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vero Fiber.
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