Polk County property record for 820 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 13,671 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.31 acres (57,349 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $368,100 (Nov 2013) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-28-401-003 |
| Primary APN | 7824-28-401-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 13,671 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 13,671 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 57,349 sqft (1.31 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 820 PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5154 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | -EX E 137F- LTS 1 & 2 & E 107F LOT 10 & E 107F N 64F LOT 9 BLK D THOMAS HEIGHTS CORR PLT |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS HEIGHTS CORRECTED PLAT |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
The current owner of 820 Porter Ave bought it in November 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5711 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5006 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00042609 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15026 / 0993 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 820 PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5154 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201900098082 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17838/787 |
| Instrument | 2019-00098082 |
| Name | WEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 4, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $741,000 Land $278,000 Building $463,000 | $741,000 Land $278,000 Building $463,000 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $650,000 Land $244,000 Building $406,000 | $650,000 Land $244,000 Building $406,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 820 Porter Ave 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 820 Porter Ave 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 348 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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