Polk County property record for 526 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 6,196 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.429 acres (18,705 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $309,500 (Feb 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $15,286 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-06-356-011 |
| Primary APN | 7824-06-356-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,196 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,196 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,705 sqft (0.429 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 172 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 526 39TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-3502 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | NPC |
| Legal Description | S 108.5F N 366F LOT 13 GREENWOOD PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENWOOD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1001 GRAND AVE, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3502 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010-00061654 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13359 / 0084 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 526 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3502 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001407 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17928/936 |
| Instrument | 2020-00001407 |
| Name | LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $515,000 (+13.94%) Land $180,000 Building $335,000 | $515,000 (+13.94%) Land $180,000 Building $335,000 | |
| 2024 | $15,286.00 (+22.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $452,000 Land $158,000 Building $294,000 | $452,000 Land $158,000 Building $294,000 | |
| 2020 | $12,504.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 |
|---|
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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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