Polk County property record for 1818 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,337 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,952 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-32-153-010 |
| Primary APN | 7924-32-153-010 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 875 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,029 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 903 sqft |
| Basement Area | 903 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,337 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1818 BEAVER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-3814 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 & N 1F LOT 3 HAZELWOOD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAZELWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1808 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3315 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2003-00043076 |
| 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 | $221,700 (+49.8%) Land $89,200 Building $132,500 | $221,700 (+49.8%) Land $89,200 Building $132,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,952.00 (-5.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $148,000 Land $63,430 Building $84,570 | $148,000 Land $63,430 Building $84,570 | |
| 2020 | $4,202.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2012 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 627 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink.
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