Polk County property record for 621 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 6,832 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.438 acres (19,110 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $239,500 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $10,172 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-252-001 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-252-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,832 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,587 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,110 sqft (0.438 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 621 E 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-5505 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LTS 9 THRU 12 LYG E OF 9TH ST BLK 14 H LYONS ADD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | H LYONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,12 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 621 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 013376 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8938 / 0628 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $385,000 (+13.91%) Land $118,000 Building $267,000 | $385,000 (+13.91%) Land $118,000 Building $267,000 | |
| 2024 | $10,172.00 (-1.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $338,000 Land $118,000 Building $220,000 | $338,000 Land $118,000 Building $220,000 | |
| 2020 | $10,280.00 |
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 |
| 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 | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 38 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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