Polk County property record for 215 E 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
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| Details | 20,424 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.434 acres (18,942 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $93,012 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Mar 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-03-354-015 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-354-015 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 20,424 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 34,115 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 8,712 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| 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 | 18,942 sqft (0.434 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 215 E 3RD ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-2005 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | -EX S 11F N & ADJ LOT 5 & W 10F LOT 6 BLK 2 SCOTT & DEANS ADD- ALL THAT PART OF VAC E/W ALLEY LYG S & ADJ LOT 4 BLK 2 & LOTS |
| Legal Subdivision | SCOTT & DEANS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 E 3RD ST STE 300, 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-9610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WEST BANK |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FORTRESS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 215 E 3RD ST, 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-9610 |
| Document Number | 0000017918 |
| Book / Page | 20468 / 923 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617918 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0000017918, |
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| Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20468/923 |
| Instrument | 202617918 |
| Name | WEST BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 215 E 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-9607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 215 E 3RD ST 300, 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-9610 |
| Document Number | 202100031596 |
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| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18440/782 |
| Instrument | 2021-00031596 |
| Name | FORTRESS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PEORIA, IL 61615 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $2,430,000 (-) Land $729,000 Building $1,701,000 | $2,430,000 (-) Land $729,000 Building $1,701,000 | |
| 2024 | $93,012.00 (-6.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,430,000 Land $729,000 Building $1,701,000 | $2,430,000 Land $729,000 Building $1,701,000 | |
| 2020 | $99,550.00 |
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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.
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 |
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| 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 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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