Polk County property record for 6551 Forest Ct, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,389 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,677 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $156,500 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,070 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7925-36-337-005 |
| Primary APN | 7925-36-337-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,389 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,461 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 557 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,677 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 232 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 6551 FOREST CT |
|---|---|
| City | WINDSOR HEIGHTS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50324-1726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 39.33F LOT 121 & E 25.67F LOT 122 SUBDIV OF LOT A COLBY ACRES PLAT NO 4 |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLBY ACRES PLAT NO 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 121 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 11201 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6551 FOREST CT, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008-00034677 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12423 / 0234 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 6551 FOREST CT, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1726 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000040081 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17570/0549 |
| Instrument | 2019-00040081 |
| Name | LEND SMART MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55126 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Windsor Heights City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $249,200 (+11.7%) Land $72,200 Building $177,000 | $249,200 (+11.7%) Land $72,200 Building $177,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,070.00 (+0.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $223,100 Land $63,600 Building $159,500 | $223,100 Land $63,600 Building $159,500 | |
| 2020 | $4,062.00 |
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 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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 |
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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 | URBANDALE WATER UTILITY serves 45,605 people · EPA ID IA7780042 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | DES MOINES WATER WORKS |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 516 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, ICS Advanced Technologies, Verizon.
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