Polk County property record for 3301 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.394 acres (17,174 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,850 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-25-151-013 |
| Primary APN | 7924-25-151-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,174 sqft (0.394 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 138 ft wide |
| Fence | Fence |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3301 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1302 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LTS 15,16 & 17 CERTAINTY PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTAINTY PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,17 16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2901 6TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4128 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0014450404 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8550 / 0247 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 005774 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $162,000 (+14.08%) Land $119,000 Building $43,000 | $162,000 (+14.08%) Land $119,000 Building $43,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,850.00 (-5.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $142,000 (+19.33%) Land $104,000 Building $38,000 | $142,000 (+19.33%) Land $104,000 Building $38,000 | |
| 2022 | $119,000 Land $87,100 Building $31,900 | ||
| 2021 | $119,000 Land $87,100 Building $31,900 | ||
| 2020 | $3,008.00 |
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 |
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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 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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