Polk County property record for 405 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 144,255 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.267 acres (11,616 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,505,500 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $19,464 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020/00940-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00940-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Units | 272 Units |
| Stories | 14 Stories |
| Building Area | 144,255 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 11,837 sqft |
| Basement Area | 11,837 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 11,837 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Reinforced Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,616 sqft (0.267 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 405 6TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-2412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 & W 1/3 LT 3 BLK C COMMISSIONERS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | COMMISSIONERS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 5101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 6TH AVE, 201, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2412 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202239814 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19112 / 243 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013971 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $17,300,000 (+306.39%) Land $831,000 Building $16,469,000 | $17,300,000 (+306.39%) Land $831,000 Building $16,469,000 | |
| 2024 | $19,464.00 (-36.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,257,000 Land $182,820 Building $4,074,180 | $4,257,000 Land $182,820 Building $4,074,180 | |
| 2020 | $30,804.00 |
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 16 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 110 units insured incl. 94 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| 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 | 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 123 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Vero Fiber.
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