Polk County property record for 6000 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 99,700 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 5.02 acres (218,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,399,500 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $156,916 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/09472-010-010 |
| Primary APN | 100/09472-010-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 99,700 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 99,700 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 630 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 218,663 sqft (5.02 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 514 ft deep x 425 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6000 AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-2833 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | W170F LT 9 & ALL LT 12 & N239.5F LT 13 & ALL LT E MERLE HAY-AURORA PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | MERLE HAY-AURORA PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 801 |
6000 Aurora Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2009.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3737 WOODLAND AVE, 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-1937 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200956149 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12935 / 556 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $5,420,000 Land $2,650,000 Building $2,770,000 | $5,420,000 Land $2,650,000 Building $2,770,000 | |
| 2024 | $156,916.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,180,000 (+19.43%) Land $2,330,000 Building $1,850,000 | $4,180,000 Land $2,330,000 Building $1,850,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,500,000 Land $1,950,000 Building $1,550,000 | ||
| 2021 | $3,500,000 Land $1,950,000 Building $1,550,000 | ||
| 2020 | $130,682.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6000 Aurora Ave 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 6000 Aurora Ave 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 285 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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