Polk County property record for 3520 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 8.48 acres (369,432 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $46 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 190/01907-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 190/01907-001-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 369,432 sqft (8.48 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3520 E AURORA AVE |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5976 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX BIKE TRAIL BK 8812 PG 66- LT 9 WATTS PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | WATTS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3520 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5976 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000055359 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3520 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5976 |
| Document Number | 0000055359 |
| Book / Page | 20649 / 966 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 3520 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5976 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46.00 | $3,400 (+13.33%) Land $3,400 | $3,400 (+13.33%) Land $3,400 |
| 2024 | $46.00 (+4.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,000 Land $3,000 | $3,000 Land $3,000 | |
| 2020 | $44.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 |
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| 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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