Polk County property record for 6605 Forest Ct, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,892 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,930 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $317,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,652 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 292/00459-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 292/00459-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,892 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,739 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 579 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 260 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 793 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,930 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Patio Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6605 FOREST CT |
|---|---|
| City | WINDSOR HEIGHTS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50324-1634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 24.33F LOT 123 & ALL LOT 124 SUBDIV OF LOT A COLBY ACRES PLAT NO 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLBY ACRES PLAT NO 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 123 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 11201 |
6605 Forest Ct is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1197 SW FINDLAY LN, ANKENY, IA 50023-2174 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202635522 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20554 / 984 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6605 FOREST CT, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1634 |
| Document Number | 0000035522 |
| Book / Page | 20554 / 984 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202635522 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $51,146.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000035523, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202635523 |
| Name | BANKIOWA |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6605 Forest Ct was $5,652, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $5,652.00 (+1.91%) | $330,900 Land $75,700 Building $255,200 | $330,900 Land $75,700 Building $255,200 |
| 2024 | $5,546.00 | ||
| 2023 | $295,600 Land $66,700 Building $228,900 | $295,600 Land $66,700 Building $228,900 | |
| 2020 | $5,528.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6605 Forest Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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.
The area around 6605 Forest Ct 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 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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