Polk County property record for 603 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 8,072 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 1.22 acres (53,415 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,762,500 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $15,404 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Construction Loan Dec 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/03804-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/03804-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 8,072 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 8,072 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 53,415 sqft (1.22 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 603 E 6TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-5446 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 W 333.5 F BLK A RIVER HILLS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER HILLS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 LOCUST ST, 100, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4103 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage BANKERS TRUST COMPANY AN IOW |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WEST BANK |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202335004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19529 / 57 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044709 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 603 E 6TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5446 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1501 RIVER DR, MOLINE, IL 61265-1307 |
| Document Number | 0000060331 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20295/794 |
| Instrument | 2025-00060331 |
| Name | BANKERS TRUST COMPANY AN IOW |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 453 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 603 E 6TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5446 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000127174 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18892/879 |
| Instrument | 2021-00127174 |
| Name | WEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 3, 2041 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 603 E 6TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5446 |
| Document Number | 0000035004 |
| Book / Page | 19529 / 57 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00035004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,819.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 515 LOCUST ST # 100, 100, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4103 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 603 E 6TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5446 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000075426 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16869/0109 |
| Instrument | 2017-00075426 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OSHKOSH, WI 54903 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $801,000 (+72.63%) Land $801,000 | $801,000 (+72.63%) Land $801,000 | |
| 2024 | $15,404.00 (-2.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $464,000 (-) Land $284,000 Building $180,000 | $464,000 (-) Land $284,000 Building $180,000 | |
| 2022 | $464,000 Land $284,000 Building $180,000 | ||
| 2021 | $464,000 Land $284,000 Building $180,000 | ||
| 2020 | $15,876.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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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 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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