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245 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 245 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeAuto Repair, Garage
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 4,000 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size0.438 acres (19,070 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$500,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill$5,244 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale
Apr 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN040/06602-000-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN040/06602-000-000
Alternative APN
  • 782402260003

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area4,000 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area4,000 sqft
Basement Area105 sqft
Overhead DoorOverhead Door
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeFrame
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area19,070 sqft (0.438 acres)
Lot Dimensions158 ft deep x 120 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address245 E 19TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-3707
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage
Local Zoning CodeR1-60
Legal Description-EX W 15 F- S 1/2 W 158 F S 3/4 LT 19 & -EX W 15 F- N 1/4 LT 20 OP NE 1/4 SEC 2-78-24
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section2
Legal SubdivisionSEC 02-78-24
Legal Lot Number19,20
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract5200

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of April 28, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address20 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3951
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 20, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Apr 20, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 20, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 20, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202622082
Deed Book / Page20489 / 289
Prior Transfer DateMar 27, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc0000022081
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 20, 2026
Property Address245 E 19TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3707
Document Number0000022081
Book / Page20489 / 286
Instrument DateMar 27, 2026
Instrument202622081
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address7906 SE 2ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1242

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 20, 2026
Property Address245 E 19TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3707
Document Number0000022082
Book / Page20489 / 289
Instrument DateMar 27, 2026
Instrument2026.22082
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$80,719.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address20 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3951

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$239,000 (+13.81%) Land $32,200 Building $206,800$239,000 (+13.81%) Land $32,200 Building $206,800
2024$5,244.00 (+55.61%)
2023$210,000 Land $28,200 Building $181,800$210,000 Land $28,200 Building $181,800
2020$3,370.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.

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