Polk County property record for 1702 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,196 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-478-006 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-478-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,319 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 735 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 849 sqft |
| Attic Area | 193 sqft |
| Basement Area | 735 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 225 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1702 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 55 GARDEN ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEN ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
1702 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1749 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00079189 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15170 / 0639 |
| 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 | $217,400 Land $13,600 Building $203,800 | $217,400 Land $13,600 Building $203,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,196.00 | ||
| 2023 | $188,200 Land $11,700 Building $176,500 | $188,200 Land $11,700 Building $176,500 | |
| 2020 | $216.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1702 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes 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.
Wildfire risk around 1702 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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