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4138 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 4138 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Square Footage1,102 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,250 sqft (0.189 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$207,000 (2025)
Tax Bill$3,046.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN060/01646-002-000
Alternative APN
  • 792319402031

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,102 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,918 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor816 sqft 1st Floor
Attic Area286 sqft Attic
Attic1 Attic
Basement Area816 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleCape Cod Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area8,250 sqft (0.189 acres)
Depth X Width150 ft x 55 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area624 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address4138 E 27TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-8820
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN 1/2 E 150 F LOT 233 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Legal SubdivisionDOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number233
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Minor Civil DivisionLEE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1002
Census Tract201

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 060/01646-002-000

Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4138 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8820
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 24, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC
Oct 20, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Oct 20, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
May 28, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC
Mar 19, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
LUANA SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 19, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202562857
Deed Book / Page20307 / 398
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address4138 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8820
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4138 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8820

Mortgage

Document Number0000067884
DateAug 24, 2022
Book Page19240/869
Instrument2022-00067884
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTEMPE, AZ 85284
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueAug 01, 2062

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address4138 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8820
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000062859
DateOct 20, 2025
Book Page20307/417
Instrument2025-00062859
Lender
NameCARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
TypeMortgage Company
Address3530 TORINGDON WAY STE 200, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueNov 01, 2035

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address4138 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8820
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000062858
DateOct 20, 2025
Book Page20307/400
Instrument2025-00062858
Lender
NameCARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
TypeMortgage Company
Address3530 TORINGDON WAY STE 200, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2055

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address4138 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8820
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4138 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8820

Mortgage

Document Number0000055974
DateMay 28, 2021
Book Page18556/352
Instrument2021-00055974
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTEMPE, AZ 85284
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term289 Months
DueJun 01, 2045

March 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 19, 2024
Property Address4138 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8820
Document Number0000012643
Book / Page19745 / 140
Instrument DateMar 13, 2024
Instrument2024-00012643
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$226.40
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2643 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3909

Mortgage

Document Number0000012644
DateMar 19, 2024
Instrument2024-00012644
Lender
NameLUANA SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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$3,046.00$172,500 (+13.71%) Land $29,900 Building $142,600$172,500 (+13.71%) Land $29,900 Building $142,600
2024$3,046.00 (-2.68%)
2023$151,700 Land $25,900 Building $125,800$151,700 Land $25,900 Building $125,800
2020$3,130.00

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 RiskLow
above 4% of the US · above 28% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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

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