Polk County property record for 2544 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 3,200 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,178 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/02060-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/02060-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,200 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,200 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2544 DEAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7928 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 141 & 143 BLK 12 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 143 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
2544 Dean Ave, an industrial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2530 DEAN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7928 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202368138 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19685 / 892 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000068138 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $68,300 Land $16,900 Building $51,400 | $68,300 Land $16,900 Building $51,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,178.00 | ||
| 2023 | $59,900 Land $14,800 Building $45,100 | $59,900 Land $14,800 Building $45,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,260.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2544 Dean Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 2544 Dean 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 |
|---|
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 163 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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