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1400 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1400 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Vacant Land
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 8,568 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size0.165 acres (7,217 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$41,500 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$554 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Sale
Dec 2021 Foreclosure
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7924-35-428-034

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7924-35-428-034
Alternative APN
  • 110/04464-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area8,568 sqft
Gross Area5,040 sqft
1st Floor Area2,898 sqft
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1912
Exterior MaterialProtective Coating
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area7,217 sqft (0.165 acres)
Lot Dimensions137 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1400 E 14TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-2406
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Local Zoning CodeC-1
Legal DescriptionLOT 446 POLK & HUBBELL'S ADD
Legal Range24W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionPOLK & HUBBELL'S ADD
Legal Lot Number446
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract4800

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address6750 SCHOOL ST, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1657
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 7, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 30, 2021Public Action, Foreclosure
Feb 7, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 16, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 16, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 7, 2022
Deed Document Number2024-00047503
Deed Book / Page19912 / 331
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

February 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 7, 2022
Property Address1400 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2406
Document Number0000010210
Book / Page18978 / 26
Instrument DateFeb 4, 2022
Instrument2022-00010210
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address520 4TH ST SW STE A, A, LE MARS, IA 51031-1951

December 2021: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 30, 2021
Property Address1400 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2406
Document Number0000135678
Book / Page18932 / 220
Instrument DateDec 29, 2021
Instrument2021-00135678
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4191 2ND ST S, SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301-3761

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 7, 2017
Property Address1400 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2406
Document Number0000067629
Book / Page016368 / 000684
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2017
Instrument67629
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 21, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2015 SE OLSON DR WAUKEE IA 502638205, WAUKEE, IA 50263-8205

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$31,400 (+13.77%) Land $31,400$31,400 (+13.77%) Land $31,400
2024$554.00 (-38.44%)
2023$27,600 Land $27,600$27,600 Land $27,600
2020$900.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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