Polk County property record for 1236 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,825 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,598 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Line of Credit May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03577-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/03577-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,764 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,825 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1236 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2672 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 VAC ALLEY W & ADJ & ALL LT 7 BLK 5 FAIRVIEW |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1236 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2672 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREENSTATE CU |
| May 4, 2026 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202625191 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20504 / 294 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1236 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2672 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000015993 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19761/704 |
| Instrument | 2024-00015993 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PO BOX 800, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 7, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1236 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2672 |
| Document Number | 0000025191 |
| Book / Page | 20504 / 294 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.25191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $24,159.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1236 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2672 |
| Document Number | 0000025192, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..25192 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.88% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000025193, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20504/309 |
| Instrument | 2026.25193 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 7 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2033 |
| Rate | 6.22% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $166,900 (+11.64%) Land $30,200 Building $136,700 | $166,900 (+11.64%) Land $30,200 Building $136,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,598.00 (+0.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $149,500 Land $26,500 Building $123,000 | $149,500 Land $26,500 Building $123,000 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| 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 |
|---|
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 429 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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