Polk County property record for 217 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
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| Details | 3 bd · 19,916 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.444 acres (19,354 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,850,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $131,426 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Oct 2025 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 040/03906-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/03906-001-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 19,916 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 18,936 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,376 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,354 sqft (0.444 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 E 2ND ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-2086 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3B |
| Legal Description | 16F VAC ALLEY WLY & ADJ LOT 11 & WLY & ADJ S 5.36F LOT 12 & LTS 3 & 4 & W 11.4F LOT 11 & S 5.36F W 11.4F LOT 12 BLK H SCOTT & DEANS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | SCOTT & DEANS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| 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 June 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 215 E 3RD ST, 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-9610 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FORTRESS BANK |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FORTRESS BANK |
| Deed of Trust, Mortgage | |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FORTRESS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20186888 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17012 / 339 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 217 E 2ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2086 |
| Document Number | 0000031803 |
| Book / Page | 20536 / 502 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company, 103 |
| Address | 215 E 3RD ST, 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-9610 |
| Document Number | 0000031803, |
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| Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20536/502 |
| Instrument | 202631803 |
| Name | FORTRESS BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | May 22, 2028 |
| Rate | 6.23% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 217 E 2ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2086 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 215 E 3RD ST 300, 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-9610 |
| Document Number | 0000058533 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20287/112 |
| Instrument | 2025-00058533 |
| Name | FORTRESS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 9000 N KNOXVILLE AVE, PEORIA, IL 61615 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 5 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 217 E 2ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2086 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 E 2ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2086 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 217 E 2ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2086 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 E 3RD ST 300, 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-9610 |
| Document Number | 202000074029 |
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| Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18281/288 |
| Instrument | 2020-00074029 |
| Name | FORTRESS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PEORIA, IL 61615 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 6 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2021 |
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 | $3,890,000 (+14.08%) Land $745,000 Building $3,145,000 | $3,890,000 (+14.08%) Land $745,000 Building $3,145,000 | |
| 2024 | $131,426.00 (+440.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,410,000 Land $745,000 Building $2,665,000 | $3,410,000 Land $745,000 Building $2,665,000 | |
| 2019 | $24,302.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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