Polk County property record for 1606 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 704 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,636 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-31-280-009 |
| Primary APN | 7923-31-280-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 704 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,190 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 486 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1606 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6185 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 50F S 100F LTS 33, 34, 35 BOULEVARD ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOULEVARD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 33,35 34 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1606 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6185 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00008554 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19725 / 680 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1606 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6185 |
| Document Number | 0000008554 |
| Book / Page | 19725 / 680 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00008554 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $231.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | EAST 27TH STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000008555 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00008555 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $123,700 (+51.78%) Land $23,100 Building $100,600 | $123,700 (+51.78%) Land $23,100 Building $100,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,636.00 (+0.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $81,500 Land $20,300 Building $61,200 | $81,500 Land $20,300 Building $61,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,620.00 |
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 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 419 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 | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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