Polk County property record for 323 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
|---|---|
| Details | 18,540 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.926 acres (40,348 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $753,500 (May 2008) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Jun 2022 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-03-308-007 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-308-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 18,540 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 20,620 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 18,540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,348 sqft (0.926 acres) |
| Fence | Fence |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 323 E LOCUST ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-1806 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Legal Description | INTERVENING VAC ALLEY & E 110F LTS 5,6 & ALL LOTS 7 & 8 & A STRIP S OF & ADJ LOT 8 MEAS 56.3F ELY LN & 44.5F ON WLY LN BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCOTT & DEANS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 900 64TH ST, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LOWEA STATE BANK |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK |
| May 12, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage IOWA ST BK |
| May 12, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage IOWA ST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008-00090054 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12669 / 0338 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 323 E LOCUST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 64TH ST, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1017 |
| Document Number | 0000126283 |
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| Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18889/1 |
| Instrument | 2021-00126283 |
| Name | LOWEA STATE BANK |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 252 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 323 E LOCUST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000050197 |
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| Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19158/980 |
| Instrument | 2022-00050197 |
| Name | BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2062 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 323 E LOCUST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1806 |
| Document Number | 0000093929 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 900 64TH ST WINDSOR HEIGHTS IA 503241017, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1017 |
| Document Number | 0000093929 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016478/000758 |
| Instrument | 93929 |
| Name | IOWA ST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Term | 240 Months |
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| Due | May 14, 2037 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 323 E LOCUST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1806 |
| Document Number | 0000093928 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 900 64TH ST WINDSOR HEIGHTS IA 503241017, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1017 |
| Document Number | 0000093928 |
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| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016478/000755 |
| Instrument | 93928 |
| Name | IOWA ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Term | 240 Months |
|---|---|
| Due | May 14, 2037 |
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 | $3,090,000 (+14.02%) Land $1,780,000 Building $1,310,000 | $3,090,000 (+14.02%) Land $1,780,000 Building $1,310,000 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $2,710,000 (+19.38%) Land $1,780,000 Building $930,000 | $2,710,000 (+19.38%) Land $1,780,000 Building $930,000 |
| 2022 | $2,270,000 Land $1,780,000 Building $490,000 | ||
| 2021 | $2,270,000 Land $1,780,000 Building $490,000 |
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| 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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