Polk County property record for 2434 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 969 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,758 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-19-326-015 |
| Primary APN | 7923-19-326-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 969 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,469 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 969 sqft |
| Basement Area | 950 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 242 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2434 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 EASTVIEW MANOR PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTVIEW MANOR PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
2434 E Aurora Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 2658 E SHERIDAN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002455 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2434 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4119 |
| Document Number | 0000002455 |
| Book / Page | 19376 / 330 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00002455 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 2434 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4119 |
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 | $212,500 Land $36,000 Building $176,500 | $212,500 Land $36,000 Building $176,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,758.00 | ||
| 2023 | $187,200 Land $31,200 Building $156,000 | $187,200 Land $31,200 Building $156,000 | |
| 2020 | $3,394.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2434 E Aurora Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2434 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 |
|---|
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 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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