Polk County property record for 300 SE 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.383 acres (16,702 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-02-503-011 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-503-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 16,702 sqft (0.383 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Width | 100 ft Width |
| Street Address | 300 SE 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | N 100F LYG E OF RY LT 36 BROOKS & CO ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKS & CO'S ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
300 SE 18th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of November 23, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 357 SE 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1105 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00011547 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,700 Land $17,700 | $17,700 Land $17,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 300 SE 18th St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 300 SE 18th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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