Polk County property record for 1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,070 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,272 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05568-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05568-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,510 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,070 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 61.2 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1616 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 231 UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 231 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2388 SE TIMBERLAND HILLS DR, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-8431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202628675 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20521 / 845 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063185 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1616 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2202 |
| Document Number | 0000028675 |
| Book / Page | 20521 / 845 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.28675 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9,292.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 2388 SE TIMBERLAND HILLS DR, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-8431 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1616 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2202 |
| Document Number | 0000063185 |
| Book / Page | 20309 / 173 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00063185 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1616 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2202 |
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 | $142,500 (+13.1%) Land $31,700 Building $110,800 | $142,500 (+13.1%) Land $31,700 Building $110,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,272.00 (-1.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $126,000 Land $28,000 Building $98,000 | $126,000 Land $28,000 Building $98,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,300.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1998–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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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