Polk County property record for 2503 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,384 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,750 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,080 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer Sep 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05814-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05814-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,704 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,384 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2503 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1750 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 51 VAN VLIET MEADOWS |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN VLIET MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2503 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202019-00087078 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17782 / 773 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000076512 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2503 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1750 |
| Document Number | 0000076512 |
| Book / Page | 19281 / 817 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00076512 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2503 E 14TH ST, 2503, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1750 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2503 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1750 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2503 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1750 |
| Document Number | 202100093880 |
| Book / Page | 18735 / 781 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00093880 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2503 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1750 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2503 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1750 |
| Document Number | 0000087078 |
| Book / Page | 017782 / 000773 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 87078 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $47.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2503 E 14TH ST DES MOINES IA 503161750, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1750 |
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 | $92,900 (+14.69%) Land $24,700 Building $68,200 | $92,900 (+14.69%) Land $24,700 Building $68,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,080.00 (-7.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $81,000 Land $21,500 Building $59,500 | $81,000 Land $21,500 Building $59,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,170.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 606 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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