Polk County property record for 509 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,002 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.475 acres (20,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $89,900 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,436 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8025-32-377-018 |
| Primary APN | 8025-32-377-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,002 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,346 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Attic Area | 470 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,720 sqft (0.475 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 509 E 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | GRIMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50111-8777 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E/W ALLEY LYG N & ADJ & E 1/2 N/S ALLEY W & ADJ & ALL LTS 7 & 8 BLK 9 CHANNONS 2ND NORTH ADD TO GRIMES |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 80N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
509 E 1st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1996.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 509 E 1ST ST, GRIMES, IA 50111-8777 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0007387431 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $284,100 Land $70,800 Building $213,300 | $284,100 Land $70,800 Building $213,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,436.00 | ||
| 2023 | $250,000 Land $62,100 Building $187,900 | $250,000 Land $62,100 Building $187,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,526.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 E 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
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 509 E 1st 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 | 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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