Polk County property record for 4120 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Truck Terminal (Motor Freight) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 20,272 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 2.98 acres (129,808 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Dec 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $19,658 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-24-301-009 |
| Primary APN | 7924-24-301-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 20,272 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 20,272 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 129,808 sqft (2.98 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4120 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3905 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Truck Terminal (Motor Freight) |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | W 223F E 243F S 24.83F N 331F N 1/2 &-EX E 20F- E 3A S 1/2 N 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 24-79-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 24-79-24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2529 SW VINEYARD LN, ANKENY, IA 50023-2482 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0007155326 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $669,000 (+13.97%) Land $299,000 Building $370,000 | $669,000 (+13.97%) Land $299,000 Building $370,000 | |
| 2024 | $19,658.00 (+66.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $587,000 Land $262,000 Building $325,000 | $587,000 Land $262,000 Building $325,000 | |
| 2020 | $11,806.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 48 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 |
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