Polk County property record for 500 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,964 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.532 acres (23,183 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,946 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7925-05-126-001 |
| Primary APN | 7925-05-126-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,964 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,996 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 832 sqft |
| Attic Area | 200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,183 sqft (0.532 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 292 sqft |
| Deck Area | 135 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 520 sqft |
| Canopy | 8 sqft |
| Lean-To | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 500 E 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | GRIMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50111-2243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX TRI PC BNG W 7.9F ON N LN & N37F ON W LN- N 140.51F LOT 9 BLK 2 MC CLAIN PLACE |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC CLAIN PLACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 11303 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 505 NE 7TH ST, GRIMES, IA 50111-2204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 202100095815 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 500 E 1ST ST, GRIMES, IA 50111-2243 |
| Document Number | 202100095815 |
| Book / Page | 18744 / 989 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00095815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 505 NE 7TH ST # D, D, GRIMES, IA 50111-2204 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Grimes City |
| Unified School District | Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $314,900 (+13.44%) Land $74,700 Building $240,200 | $314,900 (+13.44%) Land $74,700 Building $240,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,946.00 (+24.21%) | ||
| 2023 | $277,600 Land $65,600 Building $212,000 | $277,600 Land $65,600 Building $212,000 | |
| 2020 | $3,982.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · river or lake 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 | 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 | GRIMES WATER SUPPLY serves 17,997 people · EPA ID IA7736011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 427 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Mi-Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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