Polk County property record for 512 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,169 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $42 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-135-035 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-135-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,169 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 4,650 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 512 E 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | N 60 F LOT 11 BLK 66 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 66 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
512 E 18th St, commercial vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2010.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1748 E GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3612 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2011-00024038 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 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 | $2,400 Land $2,400 | $2,400 Land $2,400 | |
| 2024 | $42.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,100 Land $2,100 | $2,100 Land $2,100 | |
| 2020 | $42.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 512 E 18th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 512 E 18th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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