Polk County property record for 1515 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,066 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/13292-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/13292-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,201 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,151 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 899 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,151 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 242 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1515 BEAVER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-4426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 WITMER KNOLLS PLAT 1 REPLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | WITMER KNOLLS PLAT 1 REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 100/13292-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1515 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALLY CAPITAL CORP |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202262014 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19212 / 468 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 06, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026490 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1515 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000062014 |
| Book / Page | 19212 / 468 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00062014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 08, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1515 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000062015 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00062015 |
| Name | ALLY CAPITAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1515 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000041418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17159/0866 |
| Instrument | 2018-00041418 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1515 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000032998 |
| Book / Page | 017123 / 000376 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 32998 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 03, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $257.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1515 BEAVER AVE DES MOINES IA 503104426, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $396,800 (+10.47%) Land $62,900 Building $333,900 | $396,800 (+10.47%) Land $62,900 Building $333,900 | |
| 2024 | $7,066.00 (+2.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $359,200 Land $56,600 Building $302,600 | $359,200 Land $56,600 Building $302,600 | |
| 2020 | $6,898.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Lumen Technologies Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 555 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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