Polk County property record for 3221 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,203 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,458 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $84,500 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,786 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01554-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01554-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,203 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,203 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 11,458 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 93 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3221 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1349 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LTS 40 & 41 CERTAINTY PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTAINTY PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 40,41 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of November 19, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 52ND ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-2827 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200677983 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11521 / 8 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 3, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050770 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $158,700 (+10.75%) Land $79,100 Building $79,600 | $158,700 (+10.75%) Land $79,100 Building $79,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,786.00 (+41.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $143,300 Land $69,400 Building $73,900 | $143,300 Land $69,400 Building $73,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,676.00 |
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & 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 321 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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