Polk County property record for 3150 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.455 acres (19,833 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,198 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 190/01727-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 190/01727-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,464 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,833 sqft (0.455 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 129 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 440 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3150 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 56 LONGACRE |
| Legal Subdivision | LONGACRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
3150 E Aurora Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6227 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-1955 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201360422 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14599 / 608 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000060424 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Certificate of Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3150 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5918 |
| Document Number | 0000055798 |
| Book / Page | 20652 / 75 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655798 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6227 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-1955 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3150 E Aurora Ave was $3,198.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $3,198.00 | $257,600 Land $39,700 Building $217,900 | $257,600 Land $39,700 Building $217,900 |
| 2024 | $3,198.00 | ||
| 2023 | $231,800 Land $35,200 Building $196,600 | $231,800 Land $35,200 Building $196,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,946.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3150 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.
Wildfire risk around 3150 E Aurora Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 372 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet, Verizon.
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