Polk County property record for 1518 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 1,857 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,152 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,578 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage Jan 2018 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/13249-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/13249-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,662 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,258 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,857 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,763 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,152 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 147 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 746 sqft |
| Deck Area | 592 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1518 BEAVER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-4425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 50F ON NE LN & N 132F ON W LN- LT 1 & LT 13 SW & ADJ & ALL LT 2 WILCOX PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | WILCOX PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1518 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit BANK, THE |
| May 2, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20172016-00090109 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16462 / 681 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045742 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1518 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201700058325 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16798/0645 |
| Instrument | 2017-00058325 |
| Name | RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PERRY, IA 50220 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1518 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201700058995 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16801/0100 |
| Instrument | 2017-00058995 |
| Name | RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DALLAS CENTER, IA 50063 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1518 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4425 |
| Document Number | 0000005362 |
| Book / Page | 018308 / 000715 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1518 BEAVER AVE DES MOINES IA 503104425, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4425 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1518 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4425 |
| Document Number | 0000045742 |
| Book / Page | 016744 / 000613 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 45742 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1113 8TH ST WEST DES MOINES IA 502652621, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-2621 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1518 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4425 |
| Book / Page | 016541 / 000239 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 108497 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1518 BEAVER AVE DES MOINES IA 503104425, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4425 |
| Document Number | 0000108497 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016541/000239 |
| Instrument | 108497 |
| Name | BANK, THE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1518 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4425 |
| Document Number | 0000090109 |
| Book / Page | 016462 / 000681 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 90109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $258.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1518 BEAVER AVE DES MOINES IA 503104425, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4425 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $5,578.00 | $453,400 (+9.6%) Land $73,600 Building $379,800 | $453,400 (+9.6%) Land $73,600 Building $379,800 |
| 2024 | $5,578.00 (+15.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $413,700 Land $66,200 Building $347,500 | $413,700 Land $66,200 Building $347,500 | |
| 2020 | $4,848.00 |
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 |
| 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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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