909 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021 Property Records

Polk County property record for 909 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property Summary

Property TypeCar Wash
Details2,880 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size0.731 acres (31,842 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$500,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill$18,982 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Mortgage
Dec 2022 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN181/00681-007-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN181/00681-007-002
Alternative APNs
  • 18100681007000
  • 802424226049

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,880 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,880 sqft
Overhead DoorOverhead Door

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeFrame
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area31,842 sqft (0.731 acres)
Lot Dimensions318 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address909 E 1ST ST
CityANKENY
StateIA
Zip50021-2060
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Car Wash
Local Zoning CodeC-2
Legal DescriptionLOT 7 TRIPLETT COMMERCIAL PARK PLAT NO 1
Legal SubdivisionTRIPLETT COMMERCIAL PARK PLT 1
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionCROCKER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract10211

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address13238 WOOD DUCK DR, PLAINFIELD, IL 60585-7994
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 19, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST BANK CHICAGO
Dec 7, 2022Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 18, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202290240
Deed Book / Page19346 / 821
Prior Transfer DateOct 26, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000043402
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address909 E 1ST ST, ANKENY, IA 50021-2060
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2025
Title CompanySECURITY TITLE COMPANY, SECURITY FIRST TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address909 E 1ST ST, ANKENY, IA 50021-2060

Mortgage

Document Number0000076228
DateDec 19, 2025
Book Page20372/221
Instrument2025-00076228
Lender
NameFIRST BANK CHICAGO
TypeBank
Address633 SKOKIE BLVD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term11 Months
DueNov 21, 2026
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2022: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document TypeLegal Action/Court Order
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 7, 2022
Property Address909 E 1ST ST, ANKENY, IA 50021-2060
Document Number0000090240
Book / Page19346 / 821
Instrument DateNov 10, 2022
Instrument2022-00090240
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$799.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address13238 WOOD DUCK DR, PLAINFIELD, IL 60585-7994

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityAnkeny City
CountyPolk County
Unified School DistrictAnkeny Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$736,000 (+13.93%) Land $469,000 Building $267,000$736,000 (+13.93%) Land $469,000 Building $267,000
2024$18,982.00 (+31.75%)
2023$646,000 (+26.42%) Land $411,000 Building $235,000$646,000 (+26.42%) Land $411,000 Building $235,000
2022$511,000 Land $344,000 Building $167,000
2021$511,000 Land $344,000 Building $167,000
2020$14,408.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF ANKENY
serves 76,207 people · EPA ID IA7709053
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies.

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