1950 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1950 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,172 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size0.118 acres (5,136 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$67,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$2,040 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN010/03972-639-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN010/03972-639-001
Alternative APN
  • 782414401121

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,172 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area572 sqft
Upper Floors Area600 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1981
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,136 sqft (0.118 acres)
Lot Dimensions151 ft deep x 32 ft wide
Garage Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1950 E BELL AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50320-1275
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description-EX NWLY 30.04F ON NLY LN & NWLY 30.01F ON SLY LN- LOT 39 PARK FOREST PLAT 3
Legal SubdivisionPARK FOREST PLAT 3
Legal Lot Number39
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract3901

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 14, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1505 ANDREWS DR, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-7067
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 23, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 23, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 22, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202659035
Deed Book / Page20667 / 737
Prior Transfer DateJan 3, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000063595
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 23, 2026
Property Address1950 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1275
Document Number0000059035
Book / Page20667 / 737
Instrument DateSep 18, 2026
Instrument202659035
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$10,746.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address1505 ANDREWS DR, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-7067

Mortgage

Document Number0000059036,
DateSep 23, 2026
Instrument202659036
Lender
NameQUICK LNDG LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate12%
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,040.00 (+2.1%)$121,400 (+19.49%) Land $21,200 Building $100,200$121,400 (+19.49%) Land $21,200 Building $100,200
2024$1,998.00 (+2.46%)
2023$101,600 Land $17,400 Building $84,200$101,600 Land $17,400 Building $84,200
2020$1,950.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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