Polk County property record for 740 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | General Heavy Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 82,909 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 17.4 acres (762,270 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,015,500 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $59,494 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 040/00557-002-001 |
| Primary APN | 040/00557-002-001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 82,909 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 82,909 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 762,270 sqft (17.4 acres) |
| Silo | 1,200 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 740 20TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1003 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > General Heavy Industrial |
| Local Zoning Code | M-2 |
| Legal Description | -EX PRT S LN FRM 18F N SW COR TO PT 50F E OF INTSEC S LN LOT 1 & N LN MAURY ST- LOT 1 & -EX 30F NE OF & ADJ RY- LOT 2 OP LTS 55 & 56 BROOKS & COS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKS & COS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3059 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5601 N MACARTHUR BLVD, IRVING, TX 75038-2616 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006117264 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11706 / 80 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000117264 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,630,000 (-) Land $552,000 Building $1,078,000 | $1,630,000 (-) Land $552,000 Building $1,078,000 | |
| 2024 | $59,494.00 (+21.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,630,000 Land $484,000 Building $1,146,000 | $1,630,000 Land $484,000 Building $1,146,000 | |
| 2020 | $48,918.00 |
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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