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3946 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3946 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Square Footage748 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,426 sqft (0.147 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$87,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$1,856.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-19-453-017
Alternative APN
  • 060/01657-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area748 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,070 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor748 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area322 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1912
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Foundation TypeConcrete Foundation
Roof ConstructionGable/Hip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area6,426 sqft (0.147 acres)
Depth X Width126 ft x 51 ft Depth x Width
Deck Area360 sqft Deck
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area72 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air Heating
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address3946 E 27TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-8856
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN 51F E 126F LOT 244 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionDOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number244
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Minor Civil DivisionLEE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1012
Census Tract201

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 7923-19-453-017

Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3946 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8856
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 28, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
VERIDIAN CU
Apr 23, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Dec 06, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Aug 22, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 06, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2017-00081044
Deed Book / Page16892 / 0910
Record RefreshedJun 07, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address3946 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8856
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 09, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3946 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8856

Mortgage

Document Number0000102409
DateSep 28, 2021
Book Page18775/856
Instrument2021-00102409
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2051

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 23, 2018
Property Address3946 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8856
Document Number201700081044
Book / Page16892 / 0910
Instrument DateApr 19, 2018
Instrument2017-00081044
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 09, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$138.40
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3946 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8856

Mortgage

Document Number201700081046
DateApr 23, 2018
Instrument2017-00081046
Lender
NameLAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2048

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 06, 2017
Property Address3946 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8856
Document Number0000046983
Book / Page016750 / 000206
Instrument DateNov 21, 2017
Instrument46983
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 03, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$91.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3946 E 27TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178856, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8856

August 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 22, 2017
Property Address3946 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8856
Document Number0000015533
Book / Page016614 / 000710
Instrument DateAug 15, 2017
Instrument15533
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 05, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$80.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
Address4801 FREDERICA ST OWENSBORO KY 423017441, OWENSBORO, KY 42301-7441
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$117,700 (+14.61%) Land $23,300 Building $94,400$117,700 (+14.61%) Land $23,300 Building $94,400
2024$1,856.00 (-4.62%)
2023$102,700 Land $20,100 Building $82,600$102,700 Land $20,100 Building $82,600
2020$1,946.00

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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