Polk County property record for 1237 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 760 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,624 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-34-357-004 |
| Primary APN | 7924-34-357-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 863 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 199 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,750 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1237 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 LOT 15 & ALL LOT 16 FINKS SUB DIV OF LOT 37 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | FINKS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2022 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00010705 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19736 / 450 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1237 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2313 |
| Document Number | 0000029213 |
| Book / Page | 19064 / 513 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00029213 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1232 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2353 |
| Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 5 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Rate | 9% |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1237 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2313 |
| Document Number | 0000029211 |
| Book / Page | 19064 / 509 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00029211 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $95.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237-14TH STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2313 |
| Mail Care Of | MO OSMAN |
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 | $96,100 (+18.79%) Land $15,900 Building $80,200 | $96,100 (+18.79%) Land $15,900 Building $80,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,624.00 (+308.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $80,900 Land $13,600 Building $67,300 | $80,900 Land $13,600 Building $67,300 | |
| 2020 | $398.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
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 | 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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
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