Polk County property record for 853 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,666 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,548 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-04-253-001 |
| Primary APN | 7824-04-253-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 7,666 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,251 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,424 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 853 6TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 & N 6 F LOT 8 DIVISION NO 2 GRIMMELS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | DIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 5101 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-04-253-001
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | DES MOINES, IA 50306 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $389,000 (-6.49%) Land $174,000 Building $215,000 | $389,000 (-6.49%) Land $174,000 Building $215,000 | |
| 2024 | $13,548.00 (+80.21%) | ||
| 2023 | $416,000 Land $174,000 Building $242,000 | $416,000 Land $174,000 Building $242,000 | |
| 2020 | $7,518.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 123 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: T-Mobile USA, Lumen Technologies, VFN Holdings, Mediacom Communications, Google Fiber. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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