Polk County property record for 3242 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.539 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $163,500 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,726 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-20-176-038 |
| Primary APN | 7923-20-176-038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,026 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.539 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 162 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 972 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 3242 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRT LOT 54 S & ADJ & -EX N 76.8F- E 162F LOT 36 LONGACRE |
| Legal Subdivision | LONGACRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 36,54 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
3242 E Aurora Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3242 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00075025 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16867 / 0110 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3242 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5920 |
| Document Number | 0000075025 |
| Book / Page | 016867 / 000110 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 75025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $261.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3242 E AURORA AVE DES MOINES IA 503175920, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5920 |
| Document Number | 75027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016867/000114 |
| Instrument | 75027 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
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 | $230,400 Land $41,700 Building $188,700 | $230,400 Land $41,700 Building $188,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,726.00 | ||
| 2023 | $207,900 Land $37,000 Building $170,900 | $207,900 Land $37,000 Building $170,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,474.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3242 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 3242 E Aurora Ave is low, with 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 | 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.
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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