Polk County property record for 432 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Bar, Tavern |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 3,600 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,500 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,144 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-305-018 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-305-018 |
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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 | 3,600 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,320 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 432 E LOCUST ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-1910 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Bar, Tavern |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3B |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 E 1/2 W 2/3 LOT 14 BLK 9 EAST FORT DES MOINES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST FORT DES MOINES |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5223 WATERBURY RD, DES MOINES, IA 50312-1921 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003-00062787 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10247 / 0607 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 432 E LOCUST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1910 |
| Document Number | 0000022440 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 500 E LOCUST ST #600 DES MOINES IA 503091933, 600, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1933 |
| Document Number | 0000022440 |
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| Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017078/000490 |
| Instrument | 22440 |
| Name | US BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 400 CITY CTR, OSHKOSH, WI 54901-4969 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $228,000 (+14%) Land $50,800 Building $177,200 | $228,000 (+14%) Land $50,800 Building $177,200 | |
| 2024 | $6,144.00 (+54.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $200,000 Land $50,800 Building $149,200 | $200,000 Land $50,800 Building $149,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,984.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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