Polk County property record for 419 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 574 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,758 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/01193-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/01193-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 574 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,350 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 574 sqft |
| Basement Area | 574 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Hardboard |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 202 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 419 E BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 75F N 140F LOT 88 CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 419 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202157577 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18565 / 8 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000098593 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 419 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1710 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Additional |
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|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000093188 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16475/0960 |
| Instrument | 2016-00093188 |
| Name | MIDWEST HERITAGE BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARITON, IA 50049 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
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 | $109,100 (+9.32%) Land $27,000 Building $82,100 | $109,100 (+9.32%) Land $27,000 Building $82,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,758.00 (+12.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $99,800 Land $24,700 Building $75,100 | $99,800 Land $24,700 Building $75,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,556.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 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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