Polk County property record for 2918 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,143 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,768 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale Feb 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-401-019 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-401-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,143 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,143 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,700 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2918 E 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 3 GRAND VIEW |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND VIEW |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7924-26-401-019
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2331 UNIVERSITY AVE # 202, 202, DES MOINES, IA 50311-4315 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00063347 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20309 / 790 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2918 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316 |
| Document Number | 0000063347 |
| Book / Page | 20309 / 790 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00063347 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $239.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2331 UNIVERSITY AVE # 202, 202, DES MOINES, IA 50311-4315 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2918 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316 |
| Document Number | 0000071124 |
| Book / Page | 017706 / 000149 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 71124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $136.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1552 E GRAND AVE #B DES MOINES IA 503163524, B, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3524 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,000 (+13.51%) Land $30,800 Building $69,200 | $100,000 (+13.51%) Land $30,800 Building $69,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,768.00 (+28.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $88,100 Land $27,100 Building $61,000 | $88,100 Land $27,100 Building $61,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,372.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 747 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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