Polk County property record for 3254 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 4,984 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,760 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,932 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01518-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01518-000-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,984 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,824 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 540 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,760 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 272 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3254 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5954 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-70 |
| Legal Description | E 80 F S 272.25F LOT 123 DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 123 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1199 W 1ST ST, ANKENY, IA 50023-2616 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jun 23, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000088602 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $161,000 (+8.05%) Land $20,000 Building $141,000 | $161,000 (+8.05%) Land $20,000 Building $141,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,932.00 (-11.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $149,000 Land $17,600 Building $131,400 | $149,000 Land $17,600 Building $131,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,330.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, 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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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