Polk County property record for 1280 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,261 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,154 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Line of Credit Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-277-044 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-277-044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,261 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,830 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,261 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,261 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,130 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 162 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 1280 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 40F- LOT 4 PAGLIAI PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | PAGLIAI PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAYLOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1068 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 ELM ST, DE SOTO, IA 50069-1027 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit HEARTLAND BANK |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00009260 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18973 / 426 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1280 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3848 |
| Document Number | 0000009260 |
| Book / Page | 18973 / 426 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00009260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $175.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 120 ELM ST, DE SOTO, IA 50069-1027 |
| Document Number | 0000009262 |
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| Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00009262 |
| Name | HEARTLAND BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1280 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3848 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000012450 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16601/0251 |
| Instrument | 2017-00012450 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2032 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Saydel Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185,900 (+13.08%) Land $33,900 Building $152,000 | $185,900 (+13.08%) Land $33,900 Building $152,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,154.00 (-4.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $164,400 Land $29,400 Building $135,000 | $164,400 Land $29,400 Building $135,000 | |
| 2020 | $3,296.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, 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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