Polk County property record for 3923 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,500 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.783 acres (34,119 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $10,860 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Construction Loan Jan 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/00554-001-009 |
| Primary APN | 110/00554-001-009 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 5,500 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,119 sqft (0.783 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3923 E 14TH ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3813 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | -EX W OF LN BEG 19F E OF NW COR THN SW 19.93F SLY TO PT ON S LN 8F E OF SW COR- W 250F LT 1 BROWNS LOWLAND PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNS LOWLAND PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
3923 E 14th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1003 SILVERADO DR, NORWALK, IA 50211-0001 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage WEST BANK |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit AVAILA BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202276942 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19283 / 759 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1900063626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3923 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3813 |
| Document Number | 0000076942 |
| Book / Page | 19283 / 759 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00076942 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $639.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9322 BELLFLOWER LN, NORWALK, IA 50211-8600 |
| Document Number | 0000076943 |
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| Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00076943 |
| Name | WEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2042 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3923 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3813 |
| Document Number | 201900063626 |
| Book / Page | 17673 / 0294 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00063626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1616 ADVENTURELAND DR APT 6409, 6409, ALTOONA, IA 50009-1692 |
| Document Number | 201900063627 |
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| Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00063627 |
| Name | AVAILA BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2040 |
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 | $407,000 Land $236,000 Building $171,000 | $407,000 Land $236,000 Building $171,000 | |
| 2024 | $10,860.00 | ||
| 2023 | $357,000 (+19.4%) Land $207,000 Building $150,000 | $357,000 Land $207,000 Building $150,000 | |
| 2022 | $299,000 Land $173,000 Building $126,000 | ||
| 2021 | $299,000 Land $173,000 Building $126,000 | ||
| 2020 | $8,670.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3923 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 3923 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 |
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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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