Polk County property record for 2509 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,488 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,200 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $17,600 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Jun 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 080/01780-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/01780-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 7,488 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,488 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,094 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2509 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | PRT LOT 3 DESC AS COM NW COR LOT 3 THN S 382.31F TO POB THN E 169.32F SW 144.64F S 50.73F SWLY ALNG CRV 37.03F NW 23.97F NW 106F N 197.01F TO POB EUCLID HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | EUCLID HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
2509 E Douglas Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1200 LOCUST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3052 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202631692 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20536 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2509 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 0000031691 |
| Book / Page | 20535 / 998 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2509 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 0000031692 |
| Book / Page | 20536 / 1 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631692 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,082.72 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 LOCUST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3052 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2509 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 0000021263 |
| Book / Page | 20109 / 575 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00021263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,311.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4944 FRANKLIN AVE STE B, B, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1952 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2509 E Douglas Ave was $17,600.
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 | $17,600.00 | $608,000 Land $239,000 Building $369,000 | $608,000 Land $239,000 Building $369,000 |
| 2024 | $17,600.00 | ||
| 2023 | $533,000 Land $210,000 Building $323,000 | $533,000 Land $210,000 Building $323,000 | |
| 2020 | $14,730.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2509 E Douglas Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
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.
The area around 2509 E Douglas Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 260 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies.
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