Polk County property record for 99 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Details | 668 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,584 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,494 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020/01229-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/01229-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 668 sqft |
| Lot Area | 5,584 sqft (0.128 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 99 SW 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3R |
| Legal Description | PARCEL A BK 13404 PG 134 BEG NW COR LT 1 OP LT 1 BLK 19 FORT DES MOINES THN NE 132.87F SE 41.76F SW 92.2F SW 42.67F TO W LN LT 1 BLK 19 FORT DES MOINES NW 51.76F TO POB LT 1 BLK 19 (VAC INTERV RR ROW) FORT DES MOINES & LTS 1 & 2 OP LT 1 BLK 19 FORT D |
| Legal Subdivision | FORT DES MOINES |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4059 |
| Census Tract | 5101 |
99 SW 5th St is owned by a company that bought it in July 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 233 PARK AVE, 201, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415-1132 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20194401 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17406 / 856 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201800070507 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 99 SW 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Document Number | 0000053755 |
| Book / Page | 017212 / 000843 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 53755 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $123,000 Land $123,000 | $123,000 Land $123,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,494.00 | ||
| 2023 | $123,000 Land $123,000 | $123,000 Land $123,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,984.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 99 SW 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 110 units insured incl. 94 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 99 SW 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies, Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vero Fiber.
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