Polk County property record for 717 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 2 ba · 2,999 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,842 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,828 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Jun 2021 Sale & Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030/00353-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 030/00353-000-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,999 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,351 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 918 sqft |
| Basement Area | 418 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,842 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 717 19TH ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1017 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | N 50 F LOT 53 T E BROWNS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | T E BROWNS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sherman Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease) listed 2012 · 47 contributing resources · NRIS 12000063 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
717 19th St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of January 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 695 SE SOUTHFORK DR, WAUKEE, IA 50263-9585 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202158573 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18570 / 128 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000113294 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 717 19TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1017 |
| Document Number | 0000003927 |
| Book / Page | 20399 / 681 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00003927 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 695 SE SOUTHFORK DR, WAUKEE, IA 50263-9585 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 717 19TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1039 |
| Document Number | 202100058573 |
| Book / Page | 18570 / 128 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00058573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $367.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 717-19TH STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1039 |
| Document Number | 202100058575 |
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| Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00058575 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $284,000 Land $57,900 Building $226,100 | $284,000 Land $57,900 Building $226,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,828.00 | ||
| 2023 | $237,000 Land $51,400 Building $185,600 | $237,000 Land $51,400 Building $185,600 | |
| 2020 | $4,876.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 717 19th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 717 19th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 |
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| 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 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
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