Polk County property record for 900 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 27,136 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.958 acres (41,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-05-262-005 |
| Primary APN | 7824-05-262-005 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 27,136 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 10,716 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 41,750 sqft (0.958 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 334 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 900 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1129 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 109 TO 114 INCL T E BROWNS ADD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | INCL T E BROWNS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 109,114 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sherman Hill Historic District listed 1979 · 210 contributing resources · NRIS 79000926 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 900 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 (+14%) Land $81,300 Building $659,700 | $741,000 (+14%) Land $81,300 Building $659,700 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $650,000 Land $81,300 Building $568,700 | $650,000 Land $81,300 Building $568,700 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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