Polk County property record for 1945 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,009 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,170 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,872 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-14-404-012 |
| Primary APN | 7824-14-404-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,009 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 499 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 510 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,170 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 26 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1945 E BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1274 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | ELY 26.56F ON N LN & ELY 25.81F ON S LN LOT 9 PARK FOREST PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK FOREST PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
1945 E Bell Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3145 CUMMING RD, CUMMING, IA 50061-8511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2004-00090047 |
| 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 | $111,200 Land $19,100 Building $92,100 | $111,200 Land $19,100 Building $92,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,872.00 | ||
| 2023 | $93,200 Land $15,700 Building $77,500 | $93,200 Land $15,700 Building $77,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,794.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1945 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 1945 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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