Polk County property record for 418 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,143 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,500 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,514 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/01817-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/01817-000-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,143 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 319 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,320 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 22 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 418 E 5TH ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-1902 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3B |
| Legal Description | S 22F N 66F LOT 1 BLK 9 EAST FORT DES MOINES |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST FORT DES MOINES |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Des Moines Commercial Historic District listed 2019 · 33 contributing resources · NRIS 100003523 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
418 E 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5662 SE ROBBIE RD, CARLISLE, IA 50047-9535 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052006-00034743 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11318 / 792 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027827 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 418 E 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1902 |
| Document Number | 0000019719 |
| Book / Page | 017067 / 000071 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 19719 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6665 SE 55TH CT CARLISLE IA 500479751, CARLISLE, IA 50047-9751 |
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 | $185,000 Land $50,800 Building $134,200 | $185,000 Land $50,800 Building $134,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,514.00 | ||
| 2023 | $162,000 (+32.79%) Land $50,800 Building $111,200 | $162,000 Land $50,800 Building $111,200 | |
| 2022 | $122,000 Land $50,800 Building $71,200 | ||
| 2021 | $122,000 Land $50,800 Building $71,200 | ||
| 2020 | $4,636.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 418 E 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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.
The area around 418 E 5th 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 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, ICS Advanced Technologies, Metronet, Vero Fiber.
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