Polk County property record for 215 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.666 acres (28,989 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $107,500 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,578 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/01272-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/01272-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,316 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 688 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,989 sqft (0.666 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 360 ft deep x 80.4 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 215 E BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1950 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 LOT 139 CRAWFORD PLACE AND E 20F LT 22 CRAWFORD PLACE REPLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 139 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
215 E Bell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1950 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20042005-00011854 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10673 / 514 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $207,400 Land $39,000 Building $168,400 | $207,400 Land $39,000 Building $168,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,578.00 | ||
| 2023 | $192,300 Land $35,600 Building $156,700 | $192,300 Land $35,600 Building $156,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,188.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 E Bell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 215 E Bell Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 322 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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