Polk County property record for 700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 60,398 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 6.56 acres (285,797 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $103,976 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-152-008 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-152-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 80 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 60,398 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 98,510 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 12,084 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 285,797 sqft (6.56 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 700 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-5421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | -EX BEG NW COR LOT 1 THN SE 96.26F TO SLY SIDEWALK ROW LN SE .29F SELY 105.13F NW 296.76F NW 126.79F N 16.56F TO N LN LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER HILLS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,3,C,D |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 227 W MONROE ST STE 4200, 4200, CHICAGO, IL 60606-5068 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 700 E 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5421 |
| Document Number | 0000011794 |
| Book / Page | 016598 / 000431 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11794 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $18,559.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 400 LOCUST ST #790 DES MOINES IA 503092347, 790, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2347 |
| Document Number | 12150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016599/000922 |
| Instrument | 12150 |
| Name | LUANA SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | PO BOX 68, LUANA, IA 52156-0068 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 8, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $7,870,000 (+7.96%) Land $943,000 Building $6,927,000 | $7,870,000 (+7.96%) Land $943,000 Building $6,927,000 | |
| 2024 | $103,976.00 (-10.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,290,000 Land $943,000 Building $6,347,000 | $7,290,000 Land $943,000 Building $6,347,000 | |
| 2020 | $116,046.00 |
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 | 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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