Polk County property record for 2808 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 973 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $47,500 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,216 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-30-427-009 |
| Primary APN | 7923-30-427-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 973 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,684 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 724 sqft |
| Attic Area | 249 sqft |
| Basement Area | 711 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2808 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 60 F LOT 120 GRAND VIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND VIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 120 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9828 BROOKVIEW DR, URBANDALE, IA 50322-6248 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009-00069259 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12994 / 0787 |
| 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 | $124,300 (+12.59%) Land $28,500 Building $95,800 | $124,300 (+12.59%) Land $28,500 Building $95,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,216.00 (+8.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $110,400 Land $24,800 Building $85,600 | $110,400 Land $24,800 Building $85,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,044.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 456 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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