1320 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1320 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$185,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,276 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7923-31-476-015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7923-31-476-015`
Alternative APN	`060/03551-000-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	840 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,680 sqft
1st Floor Area	840 sqft
Basement Area	840 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Wood Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1320 E 27TH CT
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-2603
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 2 BLK 3 FAIRVIEW
Legal Range	23W
Legal Township	79N
Legal Section	31
Legal Subdivision	FAIRVIEW
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2024
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
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	1320 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2603
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 4, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COLLINS COMMUNITY CU
Nov 15, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage EARLHAM SAVINGS BANK
Jun 2, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Jun 2, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 4, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 4, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022-00035739
Deed Book / Page	19093 / 788
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	May 4, 2022
Property Address	1320 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2603
Document Number	0000035739
Book / Page	19093 / 788
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2022
Instrument	2022-00035739
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$295.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1320 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2603

Mortgage

Document Number	0000035741
Date	May 4, 2022
Instrument	2022-00035741

Lender

Name	COLLINS COMMUNITY CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

Mortgage

Document Number	0000036156
Date	May 5, 2022
Book Page	19095/652
Instrument	2022-00036156

Lender

Name	COLLINS COMMUNITY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	May 1, 2032

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Nov 15, 2021
Property Address	1320 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2603
Document Number	202100120557
Book / Page	18861 / 391
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2021
Instrument	2021-00120557
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$178.40
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	4415 NE 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8929

Mortgage

Document Number	202100120559
Date	Nov 15, 2021
Book Page	18861/395
Instrument	2021-00120559

Lender

Name	EARLHAM SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50309

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	480 Months
Due	Nov 12, 2061

June 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 2, 2021
Property Address	1320 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2603
Document Number	202100056988
Book / Page	18561 / 936
Instrument Date	May 28, 2021
Instrument	2021-00056988
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1320 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2603

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 2, 2021
Property Address	1320 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2603
Document Number	202100056989
Book / Page	18561 / 937
Instrument Date	May 28, 2021
Instrument	2021-00056989
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1320 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2603

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		$183,100 (+12.19%) Land $28,900 Building $154,200	$183,100 (+12.19%) Land $28,900 Building $154,200
2024	$3,276.00 (+23.25%)
2023		$163,200 Land $25,400 Building $137,800	$163,200 Land $25,400 Building $137,800
2020	$2,658.00

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)
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 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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