Polk County property record for 1427 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 210 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $17,840 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $818 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-36-301-008 |
| Primary APN | 7924-36-301-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 210 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 8,200 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1427 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2405 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 238 ASHBROOK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHBROOK |
| Legal Lot Number | 238 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 3535 MERLE HAY RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1244 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0007588519 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0000007588 / 0000000519 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $37,700 (+13.9%) Land $37,700 | $37,700 (+13.9%) Land $37,700 | |
| 2024 | $818.00 (+25.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $33,100 Land $33,100 | $33,100 Land $33,100 | |
| 2020 | $654.00 |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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