Polk County property record for 243 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
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| Details | 4,477 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.332 acres (14,475 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7823-06-152-001 |
| Primary APN | 7823-06-152-001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 4,477 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,477 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
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| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 14,475 sqft (0.332 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96.5 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 243 E 30TH ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 THRU 3 BLK B COTTON MILL ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLK B COTTON MILL ADD |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,3 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District listed 1987 · 40 contributing resources · NRIS 87000014 |
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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 | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001308431 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13084 / 31 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000088504 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 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) |
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 Record median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake 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 |
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| 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 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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