Polk County property record for 1944 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,018 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,582 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-14-401-127 |
| Primary APN | 7824-14-401-127 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,018 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 998 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,550 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 01003972638002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1944 E BELL AVE |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1275 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 38 PARK FOREST PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK FOREST PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1944 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1275 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00060268 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1944 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1275 |
| Document Number | 0000027567 |
| Book / Page | 017100 / 000745 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27567 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $75.04 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 8162 CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524088162, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52408-8162 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $215,700 (+20.91%) Land $26,100 Building $189,600 | $215,700 (+20.91%) Land $26,100 Building $189,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,582.00 (-6.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $178,400 Land $21,500 Building $156,900 | $178,400 Land $21,500 Building $156,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,833.00 |
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 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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