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5603 Beechtree Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Property Records

Polk County property record for 5603 Beechtree Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,136 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size0.241 acres (10,497 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$322,000 (Jun 2015)
Tax Bill$7,164 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN320/02826-196-307

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320/02826-196-307
Alternative APN
  • 782507376062

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,136 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,782 sqft
1st Floor Area1,116 sqft
Upper Floors Area970 sqft
Basement Area1,116 sqft
Finished Basement1,050 sqft
Unfinished Basement66 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,497 sqft (0.241 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area306 sqft
Deck Area28 sqft
Patio Area452 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address5603 BEECHTREE DR
CityWEST DES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50266-2815
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 7 JORDAN PARK PLAT 3
Legal SubdivisionJORDAN PARK PLAT 3
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionWALNUT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract11026

Owner

5603 Beechtree Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2023.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address5603 BEECHTREE DR, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2815
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 1, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 1, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 25, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2015102655
Deed Book / Page15596 / 9
Last Transfer DateJun 13, 2023
Transfer Doc0000052457
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 29, 2023
Property Address5603 BEECHTREE DR, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2815
Document Number0000052457
Book / Page19613 / 764
Instrument DateJun 13, 2023
Instrument2023-00052457
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address5603 BEECHTREE DR, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2815

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityWest Des Moines City
Unified School DistrictWest Des Moines Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$505,900 Land $89,500 Building $416,400$505,900 Land $89,500 Building $416,400
2024$7,164.00
2023$462,400 (+22.01%) Land $81,700 Building $380,700$462,400 Land $81,700 Building $380,700
2022$379,000 Land $69,000 Building $310,000
2021$379,000 Land $69,000 Building $310,000
2020$6,996.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5603 Beechtree Dr 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

The area around 5603 Beechtree Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemWEST DES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 73,959 people · EPA ID IA7785007
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
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 358 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area		8,000 / 8,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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