Polk County property record for 929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Details | 108,729 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 2.9 acres (126,724 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $14,112 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $178,998 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-04-276-004 |
| Primary APN | 7824-04-276-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 7 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 108,729 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 17,475 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Reinforced Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 126,724 sqft (2.9 acres) |
| Pool Type | Indoor Pool |
| Pool Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 929 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-1324 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Hotel |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | -EX BEG NW COR THN S 6.95F ALNG W LN E 107.32F NE 127.96F TO N LN W 235.2F ALNG N LN TO POB- LOT 1 BLK G RIVER HILLS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER HILLS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 5101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | FORT DODGE, IA 50501 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003-00074015 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 929 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1297, FORT DODGE, IA 50501-1297 |
| Document Number | 0000002635 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18296/329 |
| Instrument | 2021-00002635 |
| Name | GREEN BELT BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | IOWA FALLS, IA 50126 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $5,280,000 (+14.04%) Land $3,480,000 Building $1,800,000 | $5,280,000 (+14.04%) Land $3,480,000 Building $1,800,000 | |
| 2024 | $178,998.00 (-14.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,630,000 Land $3,480,000 Building $1,150,000 | $4,630,000 Land $3,480,000 Building $1,150,000 | |
| 2020 | $209,608.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, Verizon.
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