Polk County property record for 230 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 876 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.748 acres (32,617 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $141,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,116 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-15-151-048 |
| Primary APN | 7824-15-151-048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,617 sqft (0.748 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 353 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 193 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 230 E BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 3/4 LOT 143 CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 143 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2450 GLENWOOD DR, DES MOINES, IA 50321-1530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 0019928327 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 074088 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 230 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1949 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI US INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000015619 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17457/0334 |
| Instrument | 2019-00015619 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Jul 23, 2039 |
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 | $141,300 (+9.28%) Land $41,400 Building $99,900 | $141,300 (+9.28%) Land $41,400 Building $99,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,116.00 (-47.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $129,300 Land $37,800 Building $91,500 | $129,300 Land $37,800 Building $91,500 | |
| 2020 | $4,013.00 |
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 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 62% 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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