Polk County property record for 2812 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,122 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 1.18 acres (51,557 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,104 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-19-277-011 |
| Primary APN | 7923-19-277-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,122 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,774 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,122 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 51,557 sqft (1.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 218 ft deep x 236 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 348 sqft |
| Deck Area | 525 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Lean-To | 299 sqft |
| Utility Building | 960 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 2812 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W117.5F- LTS 40 & 41 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40,41 41 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2812 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00018118 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14929 / 0873 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Saydel Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $362,100 (+26.96%) Land $52,200 Building $309,900 | $362,100 (+26.96%) Land $52,200 Building $309,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,104.00 (+50.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $285,200 Land $46,300 Building $238,900 | $285,200 Land $46,300 Building $238,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,722.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 | STOVER HEIGHTS MHC private · serves 393 people · EPA ID IA7727605 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DES MOINES WATER WORKS |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Google Fiber, Metronet, Verizon.
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