Polk County property record for 1916 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $29,500 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,486 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05543-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05543-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,400 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1916 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 206 UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 206 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1916 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2023 | Contract Sale, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jan 7, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199787408 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7661 / 8 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1916 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2024 |
| Document Number | 0000011515 |
| Book / Page | 19418 / 216 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00011515 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1916 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2024 |
| Date | Mar 14, 2023 |
|---|
| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
|---|
| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 7% |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1916 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2024 |
| Document Number | 0000059948 |
| Book / Page | 017657 / 000627 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 59948 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 801 SE 14TH ST DES MOINES IA 503171003, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1003 |
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 | $84,400 (+11.79%) Land $28,700 Building $55,700 | $84,400 (+11.79%) Land $28,700 Building $55,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,486.00 (-5.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $75,500 Land $25,300 Building $50,200 | $75,500 Land $25,300 Building $50,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,574.00 |
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 |
|
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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures