Polk County property record for 1453 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,272 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 2.02 acres (88,121 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $25,752 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/00333-003-008 |
| Primary APN | 110/00333-003-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 10,272 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 9,622 sqft |
| Basement Area | 650 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 88,121 sqft (2.02 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 166 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1453 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2405 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 2017-21 BK 16415 PG 458 BEG NE COR LT 225 THN S 179.82F W 165.18F S 11.57F W 106.64F S 25.36F W 72.17F N 308.21F NE 14.11F E 210.24F S 100F E 126.5F TO POB LOTS 224, 225 & 229 THRU 235 & VAC N/S ALLEY ADJ & VAC CHICAGO NW RY ROW ADJ LTS & ALLE |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHBROOK |
| Legal Lot Number | 225 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1453 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2405 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1453 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2405 |
| Document Number | 0000018694 |
| Book / Page | 016628 / 000837 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 18694 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1453 E 14TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162405, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2405 |
| Document Number | 18591 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016628/000335 |
| Instrument | 18591 |
| Name | EARLHAM SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2502 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $25,752.00 | $852,000 (+14.06%) Land $344,000 Building $508,000 | $852,000 (+14.06%) Land $344,000 Building $508,000 |
| 2024 | $25,752.00 (+16.52%) | ||
| 2023 | $747,000 Land $302,000 Building $445,000 | $747,000 Land $302,000 Building $445,000 | |
| 2020 | $22,100.00 |
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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