Polk County property record for 3851 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.318 acres (13,845 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,432 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer Oct 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01622-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01622-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,818 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,845 sqft (0.318 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 282 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3851 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8857 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 75 F S 95 F W 185 F LOT 215 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 215 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 060/01622-002-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3851 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8857 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000076172 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3851 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8857 |
| Document Number | 0000076172 |
| Book / Page | 19280 / 150 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00076172 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 3851 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8857 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3851 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8857 |
| Document Number | 0000034089 |
| Book / Page | 017543 / 000161 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2015 |
| Instrument | 34089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 3851 E 27TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178857, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8857 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $153,100 (+14.17%) Land $36,700 Building $116,400 | $153,100 (+14.17%) Land $36,700 Building $116,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,432.00 (-3.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $134,100 Land $31,700 Building $102,400 | $134,100 Land $31,700 Building $102,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,516.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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