Polk County property record for 1540 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 940 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.438 acres (19,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,708 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-14-152-041 |
| Primary APN | 7824-14-152-041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 940 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,387 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 465 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,120 sqft (0.438 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 239 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1540 E BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 TERI HEIGHTS |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | TERI HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00022124 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1540 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1132 |
| Document Number | 202100022124 |
| Book / Page | 18393 / 97 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00022124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1540 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1132 |
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 | $170,400 (+17.44%) Land $31,700 Building $138,700 | $170,400 (+17.44%) Land $31,700 Building $138,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,708.00 (+8.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $145,100 Land $26,500 Building $118,600 | $145,100 Land $26,500 Building $118,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,502.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 392 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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