Polk County property record for 1219 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,497 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,963 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,294 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Feb 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/04827-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/04827-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,497 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,454 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,497 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,473 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,963 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1219 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/4 LT 15 SHAWNEE ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAWNEE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1219 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Feb 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Transfer VERIDIAN CU |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20192018-00061591 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17244 / 945 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1219 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3847 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1219 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3847 |
| Document Number | 0000016123 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20459/682 |
| Instrument | 2026-00016123 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 1827 ANSBOROUGH AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1219 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3847 |
| Document Number | 0000061593 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1219 E AURORA AVE DES MOINES IA 503133847, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3847 |
| Document Number | 0000061593 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017244/000949 |
| Instrument | 61593 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1219 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3847 |
| Document Number | 0000002807 |
| Book / Page | 016559 / 000022 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2807 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $27.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3945 14TH ST DES MOINES IA 503133129, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3129 |
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 | $294,200 (+15.15%) Land $34,900 Building $259,300 | $294,200 (+15.15%) Land $34,900 Building $259,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,294.00 (+577.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $255,500 Land $30,300 Building $225,200 | $255,500 Land $30,300 Building $225,200 | |
| 2020 | $486.00 |
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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