2014 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2014 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,228 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.181 acres (7,920 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$197,500 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,190 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Line of Credit Aug 2023 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7924-33-232-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7924-33-232-010`
Alternative APN	`080/04806-000-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,228 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,382 sqft
Upper Floors Area	846 sqft
Basement Area	1,382 sqft
Finished Basement	1,382 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Combination
Construction Type	Wood Frame
Foundation Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,920 sqft (0.181 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	192 sqft
Deck Area	50 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2014 16TH ST
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50314-2001
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	E 28 F S 1/2 LOT 6 & S 1/2 LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 9 NORWOOD PARK ADDITION TO NORTH DES MOINES
Legal Subdivision	NORWOOD PARK ADD
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	6,8 8
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	DES MOINES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	1200

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	2014 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2001
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 7, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SERVE CU
Aug 10, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SERVE CU
Apr 18, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FORTRESS BANK
Sep 11, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SERVE CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 1, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023-00018311
Deed Book / Page	19449 / 606
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	2014 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2001
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 6, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000027439
Date	Apr 7, 2022
Book Page	19056/566
Instrument	2022-00027439

Lender

Name	SERVE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50309

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	420 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2057

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	2014 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2001
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 6, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000042428
Date	Aug 10, 2023
Book Page	19565/673
Instrument	2023-00042428

Lender

Name	SERVE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50309

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	404 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2057

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Apr 18, 2023
Property Address	2014 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2001
Document Number	0000018311
Book / Page	19449 / 606
Instrument Date	Apr 14, 2023
Instrument	2023-00018311
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 6, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$315.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2014 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2001

Mortgage

Document Number	0000018312
Date	Apr 18, 2023
Instrument	2023-00018312

Lender

Name	FORTRESS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2053

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	2014 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2001
Document Number	0000021815
Instrument Date	Sep 11, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2014 16TH ST DES MOINES IA 503142001, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2001

Mortgage

Document Number	0000021815
Date	Sep 14, 2018
Book Page	017076/000087
Instrument	21815

Lender

Name	SERVE CU
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50309

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	420 Months
Due	Sep 13, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$217,400 (-0.69%) Land $12,300 Building $205,100	$217,400 (-0.69%) Land $12,300 Building $205,100
2024	$4,190.00 (+9%)
2023		$218,900 Land $11,100 Building $207,800	$218,900 Land $11,100 Building $207,800
2020	$3,844.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 548 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Google Fiber Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet.

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