3230 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3230 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size	0.219 acres (9,546 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$143,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,202 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`190/01692-000-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`190/01692-000-000`
Alternative APN	`792320176034`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,200 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	600 sqft
Upper Floors Area	600 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1990
Effective Year Built	Effective 2016
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,546 sqft (0.219 acres)
Lot Dimensions	145 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	308 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	280 sqft
Patio Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3230 E AURORA AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-5920
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PRT LT 54 S & ADJ & -EX N 76.8F- E 8F LT 53 & -EX N 76.8F- W 57F LT 36 LONGACRE
Legal Subdivision	LONGACRE
Legal Lot Number	54
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	DELAWARE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2035
Census Tract	10601

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	3230 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5920
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 5, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 8, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
May 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage NORTHWEST BK
Aug 7, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC
Jul 20, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202123718
Deed Book / Page	18401 / 550
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 13, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000035360
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3230 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5920
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	201900104705
Date	Jun 5, 2020
Book Page	17872/190
Instrument	2019-00104705

Lender

Name	NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Mar 8, 2021
Property Address	3230 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5920
Document Number	202100023718
Book / Page	18401 / 550
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-00023718
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$228.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	3230 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5920

Mortgage

Document Number	202100023720
Date	Mar 8, 2021
Instrument	2021-00023720

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3230 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5920
Document Number	0000104622
Instrument Date	May 28, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	215 NW WATERCREST DR ANKENY IA 500236806, ANKENY, IA 50023-6806

Mortgage

Document Number	0000104622
Date	Jun 5, 2020
Book Page	017871/000690
Instrument	104622

Lender

Name	NORTHWEST BK
Type	Bank
Address	SPIRIT LAKE, IA 51360

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Aug 7, 2018
Property Address	3230 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5920
Document Number	201800011084
Book / Page	17030 / 0551
Instrument Date	Jul 31, 2018
Instrument	2018-00011084
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$203.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	3230 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5920

Mortgage

Document Number	201800011086
Date	Aug 7, 2018
Instrument	2018-00011086

Lender

Name	CMG MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jul 20, 2017
Property Address	3230 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5920
Document Number	0000005826
Book / Page	016572 / 000198
Instrument Date	Jul 19, 2017
Instrument	5826
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1930 170TH ST WELLMAN IA 523569682, WELLMAN, IA 52356-9682

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Unified School District	Saydel Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$179,000 (+11.25%) Land $23,600 Building $155,400	$179,000 (+11.25%) Land $23,600 Building $155,400
2024	$2,202.00 (+5.06%)
2023		$160,900 Land $20,900 Building $140,000	$160,900 Land $20,900 Building $140,000
2020	$2,096.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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