Polk County property record for 1936 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,172 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,824 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $156,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,010 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/03972-637-001 |
| Primary APN | 010/03972-637-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,172 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,824 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1936 E BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1275 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WLY 36.25F ON N LN & WLY 35.02F ON S LN LOT 37 PARK FOREST PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK FOREST PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
1936 E Bell Ave is owned by a company that bought it in November 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1778, HIGLEY, AZ 85236-1778 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202457781 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19962 / 183 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000076967 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1936 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1275 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201700097929 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16964/0017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00097929 |
| Name | KEYSTONE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 20, 2038 |
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 | $122,000 Land $21,800 Building $100,200 | $122,000 Land $21,800 Building $100,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,010.00 | ||
| 2023 | $102,200 Land $18,000 Building $84,200 | $102,200 Land $18,000 Building $84,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,364.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1936 E Bell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1936 E Bell 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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