Polk County property record for 1544 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 1.04 acres (45,565 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,332 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-14-152-042 |
| Primary APN | 7824-14-152-042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,610 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 578 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 45,565 sqft (1.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 239 ft deep x 191 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1544 E BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 190.7F LOT 14 LEVITT PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEVITT PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1724 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1136 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000012122 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000146212 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $138,400 (+19.1%) Land $47,400 Building $91,000 | $138,400 (+19.1%) Land $47,400 Building $91,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,332.00 (-1.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $116,200 Land $39,600 Building $76,600 | $116,200 Land $39,600 Building $76,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,378.00 |
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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