Polk County property record for 717 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Oct 1993) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-04-403-002 |
| Primary APN | 7824-04-403-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 9,550 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 717 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Description | N 66F LOT 7 OP NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 4-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 04-78-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 5101 |
717 4th St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 1993 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5885 NE 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0006890269 |
| 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) |
FEMA maps place 717 4th 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.
The area around 717 4th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 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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