1255 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1255 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 628 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$155,000 (Sep 2025)
Tax Bill	$2,188 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7923-31-480-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7923-31-480-001`
Alternative APN	`060/03601-000-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	628 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,244 sqft
1st Floor Area	628 sqft
Basement Area	616 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Deck Area	48 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1255 E 27TH CT
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-2674
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 16 BLK 7 FAIRVIEW
Legal Range	23W
Legal Township	79N
Legal Section	31
Legal Subdivision	FAIRVIEW
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1019
Census Tract	1800

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1255 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2674
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 16, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DUPACO COMMUNITY CU
May 15, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Apr 19, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC
Oct 1, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 16, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 16, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2025-00055099
Deed Book / Page	20270 / 713
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2025
Property Address	1255 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2674
Document Number	0000055099
Book / Page	20270 / 713
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2025
Instrument	2025-00055099
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$247.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1255 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2674

Mortgage

Document Number	0000055100
Date	Sep 16, 2025
Instrument	2025-00055100

Lender

Name	DUPACO COMMUNITY CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2055

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	May 15, 2023
Property Address	1255 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2674
Document Number	0000023528
Book / Page	19474 / 341
Instrument Date	May 3, 2023
Instrument	2023-00023528
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$208.80
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1255 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2674

Mortgage

Document Number	0000023529
Date	May 15, 2023
Instrument	2023-00023529

Lender

Name	WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2053

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Apr 19, 2021
Property Address	1255 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2674
Document Number	202100040002
Book / Page	18481 / 567
Instrument Date	Apr 3, 2021
Instrument	2021-00040002
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$175.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1255 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2674

Mortgage

Document Number	0000040004
Date	Apr 19, 2021
Book Page	18481/571
Instrument	2021-00040004

Lender

Name	HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Oct 1, 2019
Property Address	1255 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2674
Document Number	201900029446
Book / Page	17521 / 0994
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2019
Instrument	2019-00029446
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$147.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1255 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2674

Mortgage

Document Number	201900029448
Date	Oct 1, 2019
Instrument	2019-00029448

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$122,400 (+12.29%) Land $28,900 Building $93,500	$122,400 (+12.29%) Land $28,900 Building $93,500
2024	$2,188.00 (+14.2%)
2023		$109,000 Land $25,400 Building $83,600	$109,000 Land $25,400 Building $83,600
2020	$1,916.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 619 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
CenturyLink Fiber	2,000 / 1,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.

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