Polk County property record for 519 Park St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
|---|---|
| Details | 95,940 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.531 acres (23,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-04-401-002 |
| Primary APN | 7824-04-401-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 4 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 95,940 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 19,188 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,166 sqft (0.531 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 117 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 519 PARK ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-1613 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 6-7-8 BLK S GRIMMELS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | BLK S GRIMMELS ADD |
| Legal Block | S |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,8 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 5101 |
519 Park St, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 519 PARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4,040,000 Land $892,000 Building $3,148,000 | $4,040,000 Land $892,000 Building $3,148,000 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $3,540,000 Land $892,000 Building $2,648,000 | $3,540,000 Land $892,000 Building $2,648,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 519 Park 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.
The area around 519 Park 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 |
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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 | 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Vero Fiber.
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