Polk County property record for 1612 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,500 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,584 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/00244-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/00244-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,264 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,148 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1612 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6185 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX S 100F- LTS 33, 34 & 35 BOULEVARD ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | BOULEVARD ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
1612 E 27th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2009.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1612 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6185 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20092010-00047110 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13301 / 183 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 19, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022790 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1612 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6185 |
| Document Number | 0000086973 |
| Book / Page | 016917 / 000221 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 86973 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $168.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1612 E 27TH ST DES MOINES IA 503176185, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6185 |
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 | $102,100 Land $19,900 Building $82,200 | $102,100 Land $19,900 Building $82,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,584.00 | ||
| 2023 | $91,000 Land $17,500 Building $73,500 | $91,000 Land $17,500 Building $73,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,558.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1612 E 27th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1612 E 27th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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