Polk County property record for 315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 20,440 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $24,016 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/02813-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/02813-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Units | 15 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 20,440 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 6,280 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 6,280 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 315 E 5TH ST, 206 |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-1916 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3B |
| Legal Description | LT 4 BLK D GRIFFITHS ADD TO EAST FT DES MOINES |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIFFITHS ADDITION TO EAST FDM |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of November 19, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4713 PANORAMA DR, PANORA, IA 50216-8632 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BANK |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST NAT'L BK AMES IA |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202323863 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19476 / 21 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017989 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 315 E 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1916 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 E 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1916 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000044858 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18504/709 |
| Instrument | 2021-00044858 |
| Name | BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 315 E 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1916 |
| Document Number | 0000026080 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 987 TULIP TREE LN WEST DES MOINES IA 502666640, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-6640 |
| Document Number | 0000026080 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 018412/000893 |
| Instrument | 26080 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK AMES IA |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 315 E 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1916 |
| Document Number | 0000033802 |
| Book / Page | 018084 / 000323 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 33802 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 315 E 5TH ST #202 WATERLOO IA 507034757, 202, WATERLOO, IA 50703-4757 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $746,000 (+14.07%) Land $347,000 Building $399,000 | $746,000 (+14.07%) Land $347,000 Building $399,000 | |
| 2024 | $24,016.00 (+0.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $654,000 Land $347,000 Building $307,000 | $654,000 Land $347,000 Building $307,000 | |
| 2020 | $23,930.00 |
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 · 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 Record 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.
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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