Polk County property record for 2120 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,000 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,894 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Feb 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06756-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06756-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,000 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2120 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3240 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | W 50 FT E 97 FT LOTS 350 & 351 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 351 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 080/06756-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 41355, DES MOINES, IA 50311-0506 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199928080 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8332 / 664 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009467 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2120 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3240 |
| Document Number | 0000009467 |
| Book / Page | 20426 / 349 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00009467 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 41355, DES MOINES, IA 50311-0506 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2120 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3240 |
| Document Number | 0000009341 |
| Book / Page | 20425 / 816 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00009341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 41355, DES MOINES, IA 50311-0506 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,800 (+10.9%) Land $12,300 Building $94,500 | $106,800 (+10.9%) Land $12,300 Building $94,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,894.00 (+11.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $96,300 Land $11,100 Building $85,200 | $96,300 Land $11,100 Building $85,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,692.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 499 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Lumen Technologies | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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