Polk County property record for 1207 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,436 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,804 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $41,000 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,546 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-426-010 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-426-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,436 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,628 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 436 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,804 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 194 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 206 sqft |
| Deck Area | 143 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1207 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX S 106F- N 1/2 LOT 13 SHAWNEE ACRES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAWNEE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1207 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 045377 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8667 / 0933 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1207 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3847 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1207 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3847 |
| Document Number | 0000022547 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18395/464 |
| Instrument | 2021-00022547 |
| Name | FINANCIAL PLUS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2031 |
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 | $211,900 (+13.38%) Land $38,100 Building $173,800 | $211,900 (+13.38%) Land $38,100 Building $173,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,546.00 (+6.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $186,900 Land $33,000 Building $153,900 | $186,900 Land $33,000 Building $153,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,326.00 |
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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