Polk County property record for 3839 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 47,252 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 5.05 acres (220,135 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $401,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/00554-004-001 |
| Primary APN | 110/00554-004-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 47,252 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 47,252 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Bowstring Truss |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 220,135 sqft (5.05 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3839 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3811 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | -EX W 17.5F- LOT 4 BROWNS LOWLAND PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNS LOWLAND PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| 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 | 1200 GRANDVIEW AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1529 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20132014-00038376 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15010 / 731 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000038378 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3839 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3811 |
| Document Number | 0000037408 |
| Book / Page | 017558 / 000412 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1701 E 33RD ST DES MOINES IA 503178601, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8601 |
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 | $1,790,000 (+14.01%) Land $633,000 Building $1,157,000 | $1,790,000 (+14.01%) Land $633,000 Building $1,157,000 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $1,570,000 Land $556,000 Building $1,014,000 | $1,570,000 Land $556,000 Building $1,014,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 511 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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