Polk County property record for 1963 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.06 acres (46,478 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $71,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,688 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-24-426-001 |
| Primary APN | 7924-24-426-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,304 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 46,478 sqft (1.06 acres) |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 1963 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3916 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | S 775F N 800F E20F NW1/4 SE 1/4 & S 775F N 800F W 40F NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 24-79-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 24-79-24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
The current owner of 1963 E Aurora Ave bought it in September 2006.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 700 OFFICE PKWY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141-7105 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007-00029873 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11878 / 0833 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $178,000 Land $10,700 Building $167,300 | $178,000 Land $10,700 Building $167,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,688.00 | ||
| 2023 | $194,000 Land $9,400 Building $184,600 | $194,000 Land $9,400 Building $184,600 | |
| 2020 | $3,110.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1963 E Aurora Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
The area around 1963 E Aurora Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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