Polk County property record for 1401 2nd Pl, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 712 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,936 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Sale & Construction Loan Feb 2025 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06128-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06128-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 712 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,336 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 712 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,920 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1401 2ND PL |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-3240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 SAUCERMANS 2ND ADDITION TO NORTH DES MOINES |
| Legal Subdivision | SAUCERMANS 2ND ADD NORTH DM |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 4900 |
1401 2nd Pl is owned by a company that bought it in May 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1401 2ND PL, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3240 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202526233 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20133 / 23 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000114663 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1401 2ND PL, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3240 |
| Document Number | 0000026233 |
| Book / Page | 20133 / 23 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00026233 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $111.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1401 2ND PL, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3240 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000026234 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00026234 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1401 2ND PL, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3240 |
| Document Number | 0000009250 |
| Book / Page | 20055 / 117 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00009250 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $95.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2643 BEAVER AVE # 176, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3909 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1401 2ND PL, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3240 |
| Document Number | 201600064713 |
| Book / Page | 16356 / 0088 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2016-00064713 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1401 2ND PL, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3240 |
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 | $110,600 Land $7,300 Building $103,300 | $110,600 Land $7,300 Building $103,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,936.00 | ||
| 2023 | $98,400 Land $6,500 Building $91,900 | $98,400 Land $6,500 Building $91,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,696.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1401 2nd Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1993–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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 1401 2nd Pl 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 477 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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