Polk County property record for 1525 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,962 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $232,500 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,212 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-32-402-002 |
| Primary APN | 7924-32-402-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,962 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,685 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,177 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 785 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 448 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 255 sqft |
| Deck Area | 299 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1525 BEAVER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-4426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 40 F LOT 14 & N 20 F LOT 13 WITMER KNOLLS PLAT 1 REPLAT |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | WITMER KNOLLS PLAT 1 REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1525 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOFI LENDING CORP |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00095858 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15567 / 0573 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1525 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000095794 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18744/846 |
| Instrument | 2021-00095794 |
| Name | SOFI LENDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 355 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1525 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000047725 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1525 BEAVER AVE DES MOINES IA 503104426, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000047725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017602/000947 |
| Instrument | 47725 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $349,900 (+9.45%) Land $55,600 Building $294,300 | $349,900 (+9.45%) Land $55,600 Building $294,300 | |
| 2024 | $6,212.00 (-2.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $319,700 Land $50,000 Building $269,700 | $319,700 Land $50,000 Building $269,700 | |
| 2020 | $6,390.00 |
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 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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