Polk County property record for 1530 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,958 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jul 2021 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-428-020 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-428-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,164 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 752 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,850 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 165 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1530 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 461 POLK & HUBBELL'S ADD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | POLK & HUBBELL'S ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 461 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1530 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 8, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jan 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BRIAN D MENG |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000074648 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1530 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2408 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100075065 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18646/922 |
| Instrument | 2021-00075065 |
| Name | COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OTTUMWA, IA 52501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1530 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2408 |
| Document Number | 202100074648 |
| Book / Page | 18644 / 966 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00074648 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1530 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2408 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1530 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2408 |
| Document Number | 0000002372 |
| Book / Page | 018295 / 000395 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2372 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $102.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1530 E 14TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162408, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2408 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1530 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2408 |
| Document Number | 0000014609 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 812 W VAN BUREN ST #5D CHICAGO IL 606073535, 5D, CHICAGO, IL 60607-3535 |
| Document Number | 0000014609 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 018355/000293 |
| Instrument | 14609 |
| Name | BRIAN D MENG |
|---|---|
| Address | 3131 FLEUR DR # 602, DES MOINES, IA 50321-1741 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1530 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2408 |
| Document Number | 0000017428 |
| Book / Page | 018006 / 000245 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 17428 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1530 E 14TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162408, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2408 |
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 | $160,000 (+11.5%) Land $18,000 Building $142,000 | $160,000 (+11.5%) Land $18,000 Building $142,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,958.00 (-3.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $143,500 Land $16,100 Building $127,400 | $143,500 Land $16,100 Building $127,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,024.00 |
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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