Polk County property record for 1803 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,952 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05593-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05593-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,007 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 831 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 345 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1803 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 26 UNION LAWNS |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION LAWNS |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1803 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ATLANTIC COAST MORTGAGE |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FORTRESS BANK |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 10, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202631925 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20537 / 167 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037846 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1803 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2021 |
| Document Number | 0000031925 |
| Book / Page | 20537 / 167 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631925 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $29,007.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1803 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2021 |
| Document Number | 0000031926, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631926 |
| Name | ATLANTIC COAST MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1803 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2021 |
| Document Number | 0000014747 |
| Book / Page | 19755 / 96 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00014747 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $259.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1803 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2021 |
| Document Number | 0000014748 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00014748 |
| Name | FORTRESS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1803 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2021 |
| Document Number | 0000046745 |
| Book / Page | 19586 / 393 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00046745 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $67.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1504 OTLEY AVE, PERRY, IA 50220-1751 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1803 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2021 |
| Document Number | 0000037846 |
| Book / Page | 19103 / 16 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00037846 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | R57 HWY, IOWA XX |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1803 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2021 |
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 | $2,952.00 (+52.64%) | $164,500 (+67.34%) Land $19,200 Building $145,300 | $164,500 (+67.34%) Land $19,200 Building $145,300 |
| 2024 | $1,934.00 (-1.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $98,300 (+13.77%) Land $17,000 Building $81,300 | $98,300 (+13.77%) Land $17,000 Building $81,300 | |
| 2022 | $86,400 Land $15,400 Building $71,000 | ||
| 2021 | $86,400 Land $15,400 Building $71,000 | ||
| 2020 | $1,962.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1980–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 518 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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