Polk County property record for 1714 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,806 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.475 acres (20,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,500 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,674 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/04796-031-005 |
| Primary APN | 010/04796-031-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,806 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,012 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 206 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,700 sqft (0.475 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 230 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1714 E PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 90F S 230F LOT 6 SPOSETO HEIGHTS PLAT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPOSETO HEIGHTS PLAT 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
1714 E Park Ave is owned by a company that bought it in August 2010.
Source: Polk County records, as of January 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5115 WALNUT RIDGE DR, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4990 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20102011-00012961 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13550 / 27 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000098102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1714 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1309 |
| Document Number | 0000077998 |
| Book / Page | 20381 / 1 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00077998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5115 WALNUT RIDGE DR, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4990 |
| 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 | $206,500 Land $54,600 Building $151,900 | $206,500 Land $54,600 Building $151,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,674.00 | ||
| 2023 | $186,800 Land $48,500 Building $138,300 | $186,800 Land $48,500 Building $138,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,580.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1714 E Park Ave 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 1714 E Park Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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