Polk County property record for 417 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,662 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,712 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-177-001 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-177-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,662 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,077 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 9,240 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 417 E 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3605 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 BLK 65 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 65 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1701 E GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3611 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY BK |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit RACCOON VLY BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0017594330 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 061067 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 417 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3605 |
| Document Number | 0000045756 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 417 E 17TH ST DES MOINES IA 503163605, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3605 |
| Document Number | 0000045756 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017594/000335 |
| Instrument | 45756 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 2609 2ND AVE, MUSCATINE, IA 52761-5681 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 417 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3605 |
| Document Number | 0000081349 |
| Book / Page | 016425 / 000377 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 81349 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $469.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1909 SYCAMORE ST GRANGER IA 501099733, GRANGER, IA 50109-9733 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 81548 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016426/000021 |
| Instrument | 81548 |
| Name | RACCOON VLY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1202 2ND ST, PERRY, IA 50220-1506 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $311,600 (+382.35%) Land $73,100 Building $238,500 | $311,600 (+382.35%) Land $73,100 Building $238,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,712.00 (-15.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $64,600 Land $21,800 Building $42,800 | $64,600 Land $21,800 Building $42,800 | |
| 2020 | $6,730.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|
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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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