Polk County property record for 2911 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 122 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,674 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $84,500 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $388 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-25-327-005 |
| Primary APN | 7924-25-327-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 122 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,674 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Other |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 2911 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | 8F E OF & ADJ & ALL LOT 5 & A TRI PC BEG SW COR LOT 4 THN E 27F THN NWLY TO PT 1.5F N OF SW COR THN S TO PT OF BEG LOT 4 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDQUIST PLACE REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1546 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1343 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00069300 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10920 / 0317 |
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,000 (+13.99%) Land $22,000 | $22,000 (+13.99%) Land $22,000 | |
| 2024 | $388.00 (+1.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $19,300 Land $19,300 | $19,300 Land $19,300 | |
| 2020 | $382.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 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 321 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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