Polk County property record for 618 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,475 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,284 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $234,500 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,830 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030/00241-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 030/00241-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 4779 Units |
| Building Area | 1,475 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 5,284 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 618 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3 |
| Legal Description | -EX N 24.35 F- LT 1 BLK 2 BIRDS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRDS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 50901 |
618 3rd St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5000 WESTOWN PKWY, 400, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-5921 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20042005-00057269 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10869 / 51 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 1989 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014304 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $233,100 Land $233,000 Building $100 | $233,100 Land $233,000 Building $100 | |
| 2024 | $8,830.00 | ||
| 2023 | $233,100 Land $233,000 Building $100 | $233,100 Land $233,000 Building $100 | |
| 2020 | $9,400.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 618 3rd 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 618 3rd 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 |
|---|
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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