Polk County property record for 309 E 5th St, Unit 302, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 731 sqft · built 2008 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,238 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-339-006 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-339-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 731 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 731 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 309 E 5TH ST UNIT 302, 302 |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-1978 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | UNIT 302 E5W |
| Legal Subdivision | E5W |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
309 E 5th St, Unit 302 is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1510 NW 121ST ST, CLIVE, IA 50325-8237 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00089385 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16927 / 0822 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 309 E 5TH ST UNIT 302, 302, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1978 |
| Document Number | 201700089385 |
| Book / Page | 16927 / 0822 |
| Map Reference | MB 12776 PG 296 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00089385 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $247.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 309 E 5TH ST UNIT 302, 302, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1978 |
| Document Number | 201700089387 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00089387 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF LOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 5, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.12% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6.12% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.1% |
| Document Number | 0000089388 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16927/0842 |
| Instrument | 2017-00089388 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF LOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNIO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 5, 2028 |
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 | $153,200 Land $3,600 Building $149,600 | $153,200 Land $3,600 Building $149,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,238.00 | ||
| 2023 | $161,300 Land $3,800 Building $157,500 | $161,300 Land $3,800 Building $157,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,576.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 E 5th St, Unit 302 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 309 E 5th St, Unit 302 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 |
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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 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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