Polk County property record for 3920 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 20,148 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 1.79 acres (78,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $24,724 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-476-044 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-476-044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 20,148 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 20,148 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 78,300 sqft (1.79 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3920 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | -EX E 43F- N220.88F E 304.58F & N 85.25F S 110.25F E 287.21F S1/2 N 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 | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2130 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-5304 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $750,000 (+4.17%) Land $360,000 Building $390,000 | $750,000 (+4.17%) Land $360,000 Building $390,000 | |
| 2024 | $24,724.00 (-3.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $720,000 Land $316,000 Building $404,000 | $720,000 Land $316,000 Building $404,000 | |
| 2020 | $25,618.00 |
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 |
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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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