Polk County property record for 620 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 ba · 4,148 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,640 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/05217-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/05217-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Units | 10 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,148 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,132 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 406 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 620 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3550 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 BLK 47 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6050 MARTIN DR, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-2214 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201920472 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17479 / 273 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025620 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 620 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3550 |
| Document Number | 0000020472 |
| Book / Page | 017479 / 000273 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20472 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $128.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3930 SE 112TH ST RUNNELLS IA 502371184, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1184 |
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 | $200,000 (+8.11%) Land $13,600 Building $186,400 | $200,000 (+8.11%) Land $13,600 Building $186,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,640.00 (-15.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $185,000 (+23.33%) Land $11,900 Building $173,100 | $185,000 (+23.33%) Land $11,900 Building $173,100 | |
| 2022 | $150,000 Land $10,000 Building $140,000 | ||
| 2021 | $150,000 Land $10,000 Building $140,000 | ||
| 2020 | $4,321.00 |
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
| 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.
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 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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