Polk County property record for 4219 E 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | General Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 30,000 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 3.57 acres (155,727 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $142,058 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-22-177-012 |
| Primary APN | 7923-22-177-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 30,000 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 35,850 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 30,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
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| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 155,727 sqft (3.57 acres) |
| Lot Width | 239 ft Width |
| Terrain | Other |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 4219 E 50TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4779 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > General Industrial |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 BROADWAY BUSINESS PARK PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADWAY BUSINESS PARK PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
The current owner of 4219 E 50th St acquired it in March 2011.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4219 E 50TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4779 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011-00068278 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13797 / 0807 |
| 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 | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,060,000 Land $412,000 Building $3,648,000 | $4,060,000 Land $412,000 Building $3,648,000 | |
| 2024 | $142,058.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,730,000 Land $361,000 Building $3,369,000 | $3,730,000 Land $361,000 Building $3,369,000 | |
| 2020 | $70,478.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4219 E 50th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 4219 E 50th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Metronet, Verizon.
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