Polk County property record for 3321 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 4,760 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.394 acres (17,174 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,440 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01528-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01528-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,760 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,760 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,174 sqft (0.394 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 138 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3321 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 | LOTS 12-13 & 14 CERTAINTY PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTAINTY PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
3321 E 14th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3311 CANFIELD AVE, RHODES, IA 50234-9758 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202648146 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20615 / 268 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2011000507 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3321 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1302 |
| Document Number | 0000048146 |
| Book / Page | 20615 / 268 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202648146 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $64,559.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 3311 CANFIELD AVE, RHODES, IA 50234-9758 |
| Document Number | 0000048147, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202648147 |
| Name | UNION CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 31, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.49% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3321 E 14th St was $6,440.
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 | $6,440.00 | $274,000 Land $119,000 Building $155,000 | $274,000 Land $119,000 Building $155,000 |
| 2024 | $6,440.00 | ||
| 2023 | $240,000 Land $104,000 Building $136,000 | $240,000 Land $104,000 Building $136,000 | |
| 2020 | $5,056.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3321 E 14th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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.
The area around 3321 E 14th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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