Polk County property record for 3846 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,385 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,786 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,168 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-477-043 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-477-043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,385 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 915 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12,786 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 91 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3846 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3812 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | S 91F N 116F W 140.5F E 183F N 1/2 S 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 23-79-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 23-79-24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5010 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6498 HIGHWAY 28, NORWALK, IA 50211-9025 |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0013523552 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13523 / 552 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $123,000 (+13.89%) Land $88,300 Building $34,700 | $123,000 (+13.89%) Land $88,300 Building $34,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,168.00 (-4.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $108,000 Land $77,400 Building $30,600 | $108,000 Land $77,400 Building $30,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,274.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 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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