Polk County property record for 1808 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,526 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2024 Line of Credit Nov 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/08313-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08313-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,400 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 374 sqft |
| Canopy | 374 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1808 E 27TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 THOMPSON COURT |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMPSON COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1808 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NORTHWEST BANK |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202459494 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19970 / 741 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000087851 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1808 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6148 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3361 NW 81ST LN, ANKENY, IA 50023-9624 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000031713 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19836/308 |
| Instrument | 2024-00031713 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 5700 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1808 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6148 |
| Document Number | 0000059494 |
| Book / Page | 19970 / 741 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00059494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $319.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1808 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6148 |
| Document Number | 0000059495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00059495 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2054 |
| Document Number | 0000059496 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19970/758 |
| Instrument | 2024-00059496 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 2900 100TH ST STE 109, URBANDALE, IA 50322 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2054 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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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 | $196,600 (+9.71%) Land $34,900 Building $161,700 | $196,600 (+9.71%) Land $34,900 Building $161,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,526.00 (+5.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $179,200 Land $31,500 Building $147,700 | $179,200 Land $31,500 Building $147,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,328.00 |
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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