Polk County property record for 2808 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 61,424 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1.62 acres (70,812 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-25-326-048 |
| Primary APN | 7924-25-326-048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 61,424 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 20,474 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 70,812 sqft (1.62 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 3,410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 11 Parking Spaces |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2808 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1878 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | VAC N/S ALLEY LYG W & ADJ & ALL LOTS 8 THRU 10 MECHANICS ADD AND -EX N 350.03F- N 1/2 LOT 1 PART PLAT NE 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | MECHANICS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,8,10 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2824 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1875 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,530,000 (+8.03%) Land $179,000 Building $7,351,000 | $7,530,000 (+8.03%) Land $179,000 Building $7,351,000 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $6,970,000 Land $157,000 Building $6,813,000 | $6,970,000 Land $157,000 Building $6,813,000 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 279 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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