Polk County property record for 3937 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
| Square Footage | 1,559 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 15,700 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $203,500 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,440.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 060/01629-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,559 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,214 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,209 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,005 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 655 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Metal Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 15,700 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 157 ft x 100 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft Deck |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 3937 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8855 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 100 F W 157 F LOT 220 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 220 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Minor Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 060/01629-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3937 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8855 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 05, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Sep 07, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202318273 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19449 / 320 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 06, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000076427 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3937 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8855 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3937 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8855 |
| Document Number | 0000089535 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 05, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19343/580 |
| Instrument | 2022-00089535 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 04, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3937 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8855 |
| Document Number | 0000018273 |
| Book / Page | 19449 / 320 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00018273 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $324.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 3937 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8855 |
| Document Number | 0000018274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00018274 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 07, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3937 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8855 |
| Document Number | 0000071066 |
| Book / Page | 19256 / 268 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00071066 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3937 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8855 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3937 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8855 |
| Document Number | 0000076427 |
| Book / Page | 19281 / 374 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00076427 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3937 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8855 |
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 | $211,600 (+14.19%) Land $38,000 Building $173,600 | $211,600 (+14.19%) Land $38,000 Building $173,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,440.00 (-4.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $185,300 (+19.16%) Land $32,800 Building $152,500 | $185,300 (+19.16%) Land $32,800 Building $152,500 | |
| 2022 | $155,500 Land $28,700 Building $126,800 | ||
| 2021 | $155,500 Land $28,700 Building $126,800 | ||
| 2020 | $3,586.00 |
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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