Polk County property record for 1246 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 12,600 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 2.1 acres (91,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $94,764 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-481-004 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-481-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 12,600 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 20,654 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 12,600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 91,621 sqft (2.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 322 ft deep x 286 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 11004502002000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1246 E 14TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2402 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | ALL VAC INTERV ALLEY & ALL LOTS 399 THRU 403 & -EX N 29F E 10F LOT 426- 422 THRU 426 & N 34.96F MEAS ON W LN LOT 404 & N |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUB-DIV BLK A POLK & HUBBELL'S ADD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 404 412 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4302 129TH ST, URBANDALE, IA 50323-2480 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1246 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2402 |
| Document Number | 0000062848 |
| Book / Page | 016348 / 000875 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 62848 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,055.20 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4302 129TH ST URBANDALE IA 503232480, URBANDALE, IA 50323-2480 |
| Document Number | 62851, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016348/000886 |
| Instrument | 62851 |
| Name | GREATER IA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 801 LINCOLN WAY, AMES, IA 50010-6914 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $2,920,000 (+14.06%) Land $470,000 Building $2,450,000 | $2,920,000 (+14.06%) Land $470,000 Building $2,450,000 | |
| 2024 | $94,764.00 (+15.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,560,000 Land $413,000 Building $2,147,000 | $2,560,000 Land $413,000 Building $2,147,000 | |
| 2020 | $81,980.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
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