Polk County property record for 509 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 3,000 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,302 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-326-004 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-326-004 |
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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 | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,000 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 509 E 5TH ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-1957 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3B |
| Legal Description | N 50 F LOT 6 BLK 17 EAST FORT DES MOINES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST FORT DES MOINES |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Des Moines Commercial Historic District listed 2019 · 33 contributing resources · NRIS 100003523 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7218 BELLAIRE AVE, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1324 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| 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 | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $154,000 (+14.07%) Land $66,000 Building $88,000 | $154,000 (+14.07%) Land $66,000 Building $88,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,302.00 (+74.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $135,000 Land $66,000 Building $69,000 | $135,000 Land $66,000 Building $69,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,460.00 |
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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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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