Polk County property record for 10 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,575 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,906 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-15-151-033 |
| Primary APN | 7824-15-151-033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,575 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Canopy | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 10 E BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 2/5 LOT 282 CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 282 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
10 E Bell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-00047257 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16280 / 0876 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 10 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000069757 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20340/708 |
| Instrument | 2025-00069757 |
| Name | QUORUM FEDERAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 2500 WESTCHESTER AVE STE 113, PURCHASE, NY 10577 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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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 | $166,700 Land $27,100 Building $139,600 | $166,700 Land $27,100 Building $139,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,906.00 | ||
| 2023 | $155,000 Land $24,700 Building $130,300 | $155,000 Land $24,700 Building $130,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,510.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10 E Bell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 10 E Bell Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 322 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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