Polk County property record for 95 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 52,593 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 1.11 acres (48,660 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,400,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $106,596 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Sale Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 040/01067-001-001 |
| Primary APN | 040/01067-001-001 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 52,593 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 38,640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,742 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 48,660 sqft (1.11 acres) |
| Lot Width | 154 ft Width |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 95 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | S 154F LOTS 9 THRU 14 & S 154F VAC ALLEY BET LOTS 11 & 12 BLOCK 15 TOWN OF DE MOINE |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF DE MOINE |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of November 19, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7901 SOUTHPARK PLZ, 206, LITTLETON, CO 80120-4505 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Oct 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FORTRESS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202228354 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19060 / 799 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 95 SE 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Document Number | 0000063851 |
| Book / Page | 19991 / 686 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00063851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $12,359.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7901 SOUTHPARK PLZ STE 206, 206, LITTLETON, CO 80120-4505 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 95 SE 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Document Number | 0000028354 |
| Book / Page | 19060 / 799 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00028354 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | COMMERCIAL PARTNERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,639.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 BLUFF ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-4661 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1111 W SAN MARNAN DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-9007 |
| Document Number | 0000028356 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00028356 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Mar 31, 2029 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 106 E 6TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1951 |
| Document Number | 0000045763 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 6TH ST NE MITCHELLVILLE IA 501697714, MITCHELLVILLE, IA 50169-7714 |
| Document Number | 0000045763 |
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| Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018143/000524 |
| Instrument | 45763 |
| Name | FORTRESS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PEORIA, IL 61615 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 21, 2050 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $3,020,000 (+8.63%) Land $973,000 Building $2,047,000 | $3,020,000 (+8.63%) Land $973,000 Building $2,047,000 | |
| 2024 | $106,596.00 (-6.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,780,000 Land $730,000 Building $2,050,000 | $2,780,000 Land $730,000 Building $2,050,000 | |
| 2020 | $113,830.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 128 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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