Polk County property record for 655 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50392
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 461,246 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 2.1 acres (91,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,434,498 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-04-332-003 |
| Primary APN | 7824-04-332-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 11 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 461,246 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 36,972 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Reinforced Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 91,860 sqft (2.1 acres) |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 655 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50392-0008 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3 |
| Legal Description | LTS 7 THRU 10 & 12 THRU 14 MC CUTCHEN REPLAT |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC CUTCHEN REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,10 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 5101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Co-owners on Record |
| Mailing Address | 711 HIGH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50392-0001 |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $36,600,000 (-) Land $5,560,000 Building $31,040,000 | $36,600,000 (-) Land $5,560,000 Building $31,040,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,434,498.00 (-7.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $36,600,000 Land $5,560,000 Building $31,040,000 | $36,600,000 Land $5,560,000 Building $31,040,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,556,382.00 |
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 16 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 110 units insured incl. 94 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, 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 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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