Polk County property record for 1414 Royer St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $203,500 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,450 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Line of Credit Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05767-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05767-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,649 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 649 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 299 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1414 ROYER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 18.78F- LOT 5 VAN VLIET MEADOWS |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN VLIET MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1414 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1649 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PREMIER CU |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202363989 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19667 / 317 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1414 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1649 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000061558 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19655/799 |
| Instrument | 2023-00061558 |
| Name | PREMIER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 50209 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1414 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1649 |
| Document Number | 0000063989 |
| Book / Page | 19667 / 317 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00063989 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $324.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1414 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1649 |
| Document Number | 0000063990 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00063990 |
| Name | SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
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 | $186,900 (+38.44%) Land $26,000 Building $160,900 | $186,900 (+38.44%) Land $26,000 Building $160,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,450.00 (+7.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $135,000 Land $22,700 Building $112,300 | $135,000 Land $22,700 Building $112,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,278.00 |
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 606 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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