Polk County property record for 3947 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 3,150 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,423 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $129,500 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,658 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-24-351-001 |
| Primary APN | 7924-24-351-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,150 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 15,423 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3947 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3889 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | -EX BEG 47F N OF SW COR THN N 6.07F NELY 15.63F TO N LN E14.07F SW28.94F TO POB-LT23 & ALL LOT 24 MADISON PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | MADISON PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1561 SE 68TH ST, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-5139 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003-00078113 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9572 / 0521 |
| 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 | $190,000 (+13.77%) Land $107,000 Building $83,000 | $190,000 (+13.77%) Land $107,000 Building $83,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,658.00 (+3.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $167,000 (+19.29%) Land $93,400 Building $73,600 | $167,000 (+19.29%) Land $93,400 Building $73,600 | |
| 2022 | $140,000 Land $78,200 Building $61,800 | ||
| 2021 | $140,000 Land $78,200 Building $61,800 | ||
| 2020 | $3,526.00 |
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 |
| 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 |
|---|
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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