Polk County property record for 820 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 12,480 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,755,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $20,678 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Sale & Line of Credit Apr 2023 Sale & Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-178-008 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-178-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 17 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 12,480 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,750 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 820 LYON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-5461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LT 1 & W 26.5F LOT 2 OP LTS 15,16,17 & 18 BLK P GRIFFITHS ADD NO 2 TO EAST FORT DESMOINES; AND E 1/2 LOT 13 & ALL LOT 14 BLK |
| Legal Subdivision | BLK P GRIFFITHS ADD |
| Legal Block | P |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 17, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1214 NW 32ND ST, ANKENY, IA 50023-7972 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMES IOWA |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMES IOWA |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PEOPLES BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00032649 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20165 / 49 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 820 LYON ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5461 |
| Document Number | 0000032649 |
| Book / Page | 20165 / 49 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00032649 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,007.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1214 NW 32ND ST, ANKENY, IA 50023-7972 |
| Document Number | 0000032650 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00032650 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMES IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 820 LYON ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5461 |
| Document Number | 0000015718 |
| Book / Page | 19438 / 308 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00015718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,519.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 108 RUSSVILLE CT, FOLSOM, CA 95630-1558 |
| Document Number | 0000015719 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00015719 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMES IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 820 LYON ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-5461 |
| Document Number | 0000000408 |
| Book / Page | 018286 / 000582 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,440.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 714 JOHNSTON IA 501310714, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-0714 |
| Document Number | 458 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 018286/000646 |
| Instrument | 458 |
| Name | PEOPLES BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAUKEE, IA 50263 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,110,000 (+7.77%) Land $113,000 Building $997,000 | $1,110,000 (+7.77%) Land $113,000 Building $997,000 | |
| 2024 | $20,678.00 (+58.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,030,000 (+22.62%) Land $99,200 Building $930,800 | $1,030,000 (+22.62%) Land $99,200 Building $930,800 | |
| 2022 | $840,000 Land $83,000 Building $757,000 | ||
| 2021 | $840,000 Land $83,000 Building $757,000 | ||
| 2020 | $13,014.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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