Polk County property record for 1511 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,055 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,492 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer Jan 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-32-402-005 |
| Primary APN | 7924-32-402-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,055 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,220 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,305 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 340 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1511 BEAVER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-4426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 WITMER KNOLLS PLAT 1 REPLAT |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | WITMER KNOLLS PLAT 1 REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1511 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025751 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1511 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000025751 |
| Book / Page | 19484 / 886 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00025751 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| 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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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1511 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1511 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1511 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000002759 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18296/951 |
| Instrument | 2021-00002759 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 294 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $363,700 (+9.02%) Land $62,900 Building $300,800 | $363,700 (+9.02%) Land $62,900 Building $300,800 | |
| 2024 | $6,492.00 (+0.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $333,600 Land $56,600 Building $277,000 | $333,600 Land $56,600 Building $277,000 | |
| 2020 | $6,474.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And 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 | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 40% 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 555 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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