Polk County property record for 1015 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 855 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $192,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,380 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/04174-037-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/04174-037-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 855 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,695 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 855 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,300 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1015 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 PARK FAIR HEIGHTS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK FAIR HEIGHTS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1015 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| May 20, 2026 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FREE STATE CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202629549 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20526 / 403 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029548 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1015 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3843 |
| Document Number | 0000029548 |
| Book / Page | 20526 / 402 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629548 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1015 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3843 |
| Document Number | 0000029549 |
| Book / Page | 20526 / 403 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629549 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $31,027.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1015 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3843 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000029550, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20526/405 |
| Instrument | 202629550 |
| Name | FREE STATE CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000029551, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20526/419 |
| Instrument | 202629551 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 30 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $2,380.00 (-3.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $162,400 (+13.96%) Land $34,200 Building $128,200 | $162,400 (+13.96%) Land $34,200 Building $128,200 |
| 2024 | $2,460.00 (-4.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $142,500 Land $29,600 Building $112,900 | $142,500 Land $29,600 Building $112,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,588.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1984–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | 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 511 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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