Polk County property record for 620 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,875 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,906 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/00123-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/00123-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,568 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,875 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 620 E BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-7410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 VAC ALLEY LYG W & ADJ & LT 14 BLK 3 BECKWITHS SUB-DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | BECKWITHS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 620 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202526521 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20134 / 364 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000096300 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 620 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7410 |
| Document Number | 0000029724 |
| Book / Page | 18430 / 844 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00029724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $215.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 620 E BELL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7410 |
| Document Number | 0000029726 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00029726 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
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 | $170,600 (+7.84%) Land $18,700 Building $151,900 | $170,600 (+7.84%) Land $18,700 Building $151,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,906.00 (+10.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $158,200 Land $17,000 Building $141,200 | $158,200 Land $17,000 Building $141,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,628.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 443 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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