Polk County property record for 3239 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 924 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.884 acres (38,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,416 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Reverse Mortgage Apr 2026 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01532-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01532-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,800 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 876 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,500 sqft (0.884 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 350 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3239 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 137 DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 137 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3239 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20082009-00008524 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12738 / 811 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000054517 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3239 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5919 |
| Document Number | 0000024460 |
| Book / Page | 20500 / 924 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624460 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants, 205 |
| Address | 3239 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5919 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000024460, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20500/924 |
| Instrument | 202624460 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 893 Months |
| Due | Sep 29, 2100 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3239 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5919 |
| Document Number | 0000024461 |
| Book / Page | 20500 / 939 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624461 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants, 205 |
| Address | 3239 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5919 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000024461, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20500/939 |
| Instrument | 202624461 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 893 Months |
| Due | Sep 29, 2100 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $160,300 (+7.66%) Land $43,800 Building $116,500 | $160,300 (+7.66%) Land $43,800 Building $116,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,416.00 (-10.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $148,900 Land $40,100 Building $108,800 | $148,900 Land $40,100 Building $108,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,710.00 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| 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 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 | 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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