Polk County property record for 218 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 109,513 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (48,804 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $357,018 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Line of Credit Jan 2026 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 040/03881-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/03881-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 109,513 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 25,124 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 48,804 sqft (1.12 acres) |
| Pool Area | 2,548 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 218 E 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | D-R |
| Legal Description | INTERV N/S & E/W VAC ALLEYS & ALL LTS 1,2,3 & S 26.26F LT 4 & S 26.25F LT 13 & ALL LTS 14THRU17 BLK E SCOTT & DEANS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | SCOTT & DEANS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Civic Center Historic District listed 1988 · 10 contributing resources · NRIS 88001168 |
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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 April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3928 140TH ST, URBANDALE, IA 50323-2486 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TWO RIVERS BANK & TRUST |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage WEST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 218 E 2ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3928 140TH ST, URBANDALE, IA 50323-2486 |
| Document Number | 0000024787 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19803/265 |
| Instrument | 2024-00024787 |
| Name | TWO RIVERS BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 222 N MAIN ST, BURLINGTON, IA 52601 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 218 E 2ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20385/333 |
| Instrument | 2026-00000449 |
| Name | WEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 3330 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Dec 12, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $7,700,000 (-15.75%) Land $2,950,000 Building $4,750,000 | $7,700,000 (-15.75%) Land $2,950,000 Building $4,750,000 | |
| 2024 | $357,018.00 (-22.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,140,000 Land $2,950,000 Building $6,190,000 | $9,140,000 Land $2,950,000 Building $6,190,000 | |
| 2020 | $462,112.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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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