Polk County property record for 408 Maple St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 5,259 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $5,362 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7825-11-362-009 |
| Primary APN | 7825-11-362-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,259 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,419 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,900 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 408 MAPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50265 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | VJHB |
| Legal Description | W 49F LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 4 VALLEY JUNCTION |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY JUNCTION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 11001 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 145 5TH ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-4717 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0006723157 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | West Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | West Des Moines Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $228,000 (+14%) Land $88,800 Building $139,200 | $228,000 (+14%) Land $88,800 Building $139,200 | |
| 2024 | $5,362.00 (+26.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $200,000 Land $77,900 Building $122,100 | $200,000 Land $77,900 Building $122,100 | |
| 2020 | $4,252.00 |
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 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 264 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 264 |
| 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 | WEST DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 73,959 people · EPA ID IA7785007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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