Polk County property record for 4131 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,200 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.929 acres (40,509 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $30,586 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-24-301-033 |
| Primary APN | 7924-24-301-033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 7,200 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 9,600 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 40,509 sqft (0.929 acres) |
| Lot Width | 240 ft Width |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4131 E 14TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3803 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL F BEG 205.08F S & 51F E OF NW COR THN E 231.35F S 125.93F W 134.15F S 113.88F W 101.43F NLY 240.23F TO POB NW 1/4 SW |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 24-79-24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
4131 E 14th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PERRY, IA 50220 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION |
| Jan 16, 2018 | Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREAT WSTRN BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0018398173 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4131 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3803 |
| Document Number | 0000044294 |
| Book / Page | 20597 / 223 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202644294 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $242,319.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 4131 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3803 |
| Document Number | 0000044295, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202644295 |
| Name | COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4131 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3803 |
| Book / Page | 016791 / 000040 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 56466 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4550 MERLE HAY RD DES MOINES IA 503101414, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1414 |
| Document Number | 0000056466 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016791/000040 |
| Instrument | 56466 |
| Name | GREAT WSTRN BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | 825 CENTRAL AVE, FORT DODGE, IA 50501-3901 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $976,000 Land $187,000 Building $789,000 | $976,000 Land $187,000 Building $789,000 | |
| 2024 | $30,586.00 | ||
| 2023 | $856,000 Land $164,000 Building $692,000 | $856,000 Land $164,000 Building $692,000 | |
| 2020 | $27,674.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4131 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 4131 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 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
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