Polk County property record for 1700 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,126 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,225 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,100 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01298-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01298-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,126 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,063 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,063 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,225 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 64 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1700 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6136 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-0 |
| Legal Description | -EX N 75F- LOT 25 DONAHOE PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | DONAHOE PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1700 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6136 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202465637 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19999 / 528 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 200800011043 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $63,700 (+13.95%) Land $14,800 Building $48,900 | $63,700 (+13.95%) Land $14,800 Building $48,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,100.00 (-6.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $55,900 Land $13,000 Building $42,900 | $55,900 Land $13,000 Building $42,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,178.00 |
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1990–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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 | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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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