Polk County property record for 320 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.304 acres (13,241 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,226 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270/01818-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 270/01818-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,084 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,542 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,542 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,241 sqft (0.304 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 209 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 320 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 208.6F LT 32 LIBERTY ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAYLOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1061 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 320 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3658 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE PRODUCERS |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201918168 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17468 / 102 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000075195 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 320 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3658 |
| Document Number | 0000018168 |
| Book / Page | 017468 / 000102 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 18168 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $204.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 AUTORA AVE DES MOINES IA 50313, DES MOINES, IA 50313 |
| Document Number | 18170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017468/000106 |
| Instrument | 18170 |
| Name | MORTGAGE PRODUCERS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | URBANDALE, IA 50322 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2049 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 320 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3658 |
| Document Number | 0000075195 |
| Book / Page | 017302 / 000105 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 75195 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $184,100 (+6.42%) Land $37,100 Building $147,000 | $184,100 (+6.42%) Land $37,100 Building $147,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,226.00 (+18.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $173,000 Land $34,300 Building $138,700 | $173,000 Land $34,300 Building $138,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,882.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 743 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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