Polk County property record for 1702 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,096 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,975 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $269,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,850 (2019) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/06091-002-008 |
| Primary APN | 010/06091-002-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,096 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,975 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 69.2 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1702 E BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL E BK 8616 PG 910 -EX S 25F RD- S 169.08F E 69.23F MEAS ON S LN W 1A E 5A S 8A SE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 14-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 14-78-24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1702 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202439087 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19872 / 28 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027744 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1702 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1136 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000034381 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18455/58 |
| Instrument | 2021-00034381 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FULTON, MD 20759 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
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 | $280,400 (+11.18%) Land $49,600 Building $230,800 | $280,400 (+11.18%) Land $49,600 Building $230,800 | |
| 2023 | $252,200 Land $44,100 Building $208,100 | $252,200 Land $44,100 Building $208,100 | |
| 2019 | $3,850.00 |
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 67% of the US · above 58% 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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