Polk County property record for 802 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 4 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.049 acres (2,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,790 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $292 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Transfer May 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/02972-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/02972-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 454 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1887 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,148 sqft (0.049 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 59 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 802 LYON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-5407 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | E 28.35F S 59.15F LOT 10 & W 8F S 59.15F LOT 11 BLK P GRIFFITHS ADD NO 2 TO EAST FT DES MOINES |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIFFITHS ADDITION PLAT 2 |
| Legal Block | P |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1011 N ANKENY BLVD, 1011, ANKENY, IA 50021-7734 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 2, 2019 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192018-00077250 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17311 / 501 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000077250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 802 LYON ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5407 |
| Document Number | 0000088542 |
| Book / Page | 017361 / 000267 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 88542 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1011 N ANKENY BLVD #1011 ANKENY IA 500217734, 1011, ANKENY, IA 50021-7734 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 802 LYON ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5407 |
| Document Number | 0000077250 |
| Book / Page | 017311 / 000501 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 77250 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1305 CHAUTAUQUA PKWY DES MOINES IA 503142025, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2025 |
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 | $16,800 (+13.51%) Land $16,800 | $16,800 (+13.51%) Land $16,800 | |
| 2024 | $292.00 (-22.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $14,800 Land $14,800 | $14,800 Land $14,800 | |
| 2020 | $376.00 |
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 File 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 |
|---|
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 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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