Polk County property record for 1454 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,866 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Transfer May 2017 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/04478-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/04478-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,628 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,535 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 908 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,850 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1454 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 460 POLK & HUBBELLS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | POLK & HUBBELL ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 460 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
1454 E 14th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1454 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 30, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 3, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172016-00098589 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16499 / 441 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000091207 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1454 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2406 |
| Document Number | 0000091207 |
| Book / Page | 017372 / 000231 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 91207 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1454 E 14TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162406, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2406 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1454 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2406 |
| Document Number | 0000098589 |
| Book / Page | 016499 / 000441 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 98589 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1454 E 14TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162406, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2406 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1454 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2406 |
| Document Number | 0000067104 |
| Book / Page | 016366 / 000240 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 67104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $39.20 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 333 WESTCHESTER AVE #2100 WHITE PLAINS NY 106042911, 2100, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10604-2911 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $237,400 Land $18,000 Building $219,400 | $237,400 Land $18,000 Building $219,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,866.00 | ||
| 2023 | $215,100 Land $16,100 Building $199,000 | $215,100 Land $16,100 Building $199,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,074.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1454 E 14th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1454 E 14th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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