Polk County property record for 500 Shaw St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,955 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.385 acres (16,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,500 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $13,410 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-10-137-010 |
| Primary APN | 7824-10-137-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,955 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,955 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,800 sqft (0.385 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Fence | Fence |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 500 SHAW ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-5248 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | LTS 4 & 5 BLK 55 TOWN OF DE MOINE |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF DE MOINE |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3080 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
500 Shaw St, an industrial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 32383 CORTE SAN VINCENTE, TEMECULA, CA 92592-6355 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED REPUBLIC BANK |
| Jul 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage UNITED REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00011582 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14903 / 0555 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 500 SHAW ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5248 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 32383 CORTE SAN VINCENTE, TEMECULA, CA 92592-6355 |
| Document Number | 0000081345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19305/538 |
| Instrument | 2022-00081345 |
| Name | UNITED REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELKHORN, NE 68022 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 500 SHAW ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5248 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 32383 CORTE SAN, TEMECULA, CA 92592 |
| Document Number | 0000007190 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17956/836 |
| Instrument | 2020-00007190 |
| Name | UNITED REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELKHORN, NE 68022 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $482,000 Land $73,900 Building $408,100 | $482,000 Land $73,900 Building $408,100 | |
| 2024 | $13,410.00 | ||
| 2023 | $423,000 Land $73,900 Building $349,100 | $423,000 Land $73,900 Building $349,100 | |
| 2020 | $7,484.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Shaw St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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 500 Shaw 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 |
|---|
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 128 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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