Polk County property record for 711 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 3,124 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $412,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-329-006 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-329-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,124 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,124 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Protective Coating |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,440 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 711 E LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 & 2 GREENS SUB DIVISION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENS SUB DIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1305 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50319-0106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0012530685 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12530 / 685 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000058575 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 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) |
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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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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