Polk County property record for 323 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 3,200 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Jun 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $8,396 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-330-005 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-330-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,800 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 323 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | N 1/3 LOT 3 BLK D GRIFFITHS ADD TO EAST FT DES MOINES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLK D GRIFFITHS ADD |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 323 E 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000067931 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $470,300 (+6.35%) Land $51,500 Building $418,800 | $470,300 (+6.35%) Land $51,500 Building $418,800 | |
| 2024 | $8,396.00 (+18.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $442,200 Land $47,700 Building $394,500 | $442,200 Land $47,700 Building $394,500 | |
| 2020 | $7,106.00 |
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 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.
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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, ICS Advanced Technologies, Metronet, Vero Fiber.
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