Polk County property record for 5819 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 870 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,960 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Dec 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $3,476 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7925-36-433-015 |
| Primary APN | 7925-36-433-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 870 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,740 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Basement Area | 870 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,960 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 234 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5819 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-2038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 45F LOT 27 & E 19F LOT 28 WESTBURG PLACE PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTBURG PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27,28 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 901 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 4207 URBANDALE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3458 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0006180798 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $205,500 (+12.05%) Land $50,100 Building $155,400 | $205,500 (+12.05%) Land $50,100 Building $155,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,476.00 (-46.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $183,400 Land $44,100 Building $139,300 | $183,400 Land $44,100 Building $139,300 | |
| 2020 | $6,556.00 |
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 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 619 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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