525 Polk Blvd Des Moines, IA 50312 / 2421

(UPDATED: 09/10/2025)
Property Report

Information about property on 525 Polk Blvd, Des Moines IA, 50312-2421. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

The multi-family possession stands at 525 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, Iowa.

Facts

  • Built in 1917
  • Lot size 9,975 sqft
  • Building 1
  • Construction Frame
  • Stories 2 story
  • Foundation Concrete
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Brick
  • Roof type Shingle (Not Wood)
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Features

  • Fireplace

Householders and Tenants for 525 Polk Blvd, Des Moines IA

Units - Who lives at 525 Polk Blvd, Des Moines IA

#2Dana White Shaeffer 50312-2421

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
01/25/2010 Sold $264,500 Public records
12/20/2002 Sold $104,500 Public records

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 N/A $172,000 N/A
2013 $7,692 N/A N/A
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Where is 525 Polk Blvd, Des Moines IA located on map?

Polk Blvd Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
11 Dec 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition —
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Dec 2015 Special outside fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
10 Nov 2013 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
06 Sep 2013 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other

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Polk Blvd Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
26 Feb 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
07 May 2014 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Open land or field
28 Apr 2013 Unauthorized burning
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
31 Aug 2012 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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  • 1 bath
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  • 2 baths
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  • 1 bath
  • Lot: 8,778 sqft
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  • 2 baths
  • 2,050 sqft
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