Polk County property record for 400 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 1 ba · 3,979 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,851 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $30,390 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-10-131-013 |
| Primary APN | 7824-10-131-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,979 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 6,134 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,963 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 493 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Split Entry |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 45,851 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Terrain | Other |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 219 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 04001301000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 400 SE 6TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-5124 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3B |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1, 2 & 10 & -EX TRACT 3 BK 14139 PG 432- LOT 9 & VAC ROW & ALLEY BEG NW COR LOT 3 BLK 43 THN NE 150.17F NW 111.94F NE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF DE MOINE |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3106 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
400 SE 6th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3939 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3507 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00085175 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18695 / 50 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 400 SE 6TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000085178 |
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| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18695/66 |
| Instrument | 2021-00085178 |
| Name | LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 400 SE 6TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5124 |
| Document Number | 0000085175 |
| Book / Page | 18695 / 50 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00085175 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,919.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3939 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3507 |
| Document Number | 0000085177 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00085177 |
| Name | LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $963,000 Land $688,000 Building $275,000 | $963,000 Land $688,000 Building $275,000 | |
| 2024 | $30,390.00 | ||
| 2023 | $845,000 Land $688,000 Building $157,000 | $845,000 Land $688,000 Building $157,000 | |
| 2020 | $15,578.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 400 SE 6th St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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 400 SE 6th St 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 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| 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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