Polk County property record for 4008 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,552 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,084 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-19-402-047 |
| Primary APN | 7923-19-402-047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,552 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,624 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,720 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 162 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 444 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4008 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 51 F E 162 F LOT 242 & N 9 F E 162 F LOT 243 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 242,243 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7923-19-402-047
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4008 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Nov 09, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 06, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001327 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4008 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8818 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000043040 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16733/0092 |
| Instrument | 2017-00043040 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPIRIT LAKE, IA 51360 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 28, 2022 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| 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 | $258,300 (+13.59%) Land $33,800 Building $224,500 | $258,300 (+13.59%) Land $33,800 Building $224,500 | |
| 2024 | $4,084.00 (-8.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $227,400 Land $29,200 Building $198,200 | $227,400 Land $29,200 Building $198,200 | |
| 2020 | $4,444.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | 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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