Polk County property record for 4141 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 1912 |
| Square Footage | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 39,627 sqft (0.91 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $89,500 (2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,786.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 060/01642-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,646 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,012 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 466 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 39,627 sqft (0.91 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 357 ft x 111 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 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 | 4141 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8819 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 231 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 231 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Minor Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 060/01642-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4141 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 05, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202521861 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20112 / 113 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000076544 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 07, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4141 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8819 |
| Document Number | 0000027482 |
| Book / Page | 19056 / 723 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 04, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00027482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4141 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8819 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4141 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8819 |
| Document Number | 0000070889 |
| Book / Page | 016382 / 000079 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 70889 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 08, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4141 E 27TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178819, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8819 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4141 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8819 |
| Document Number | 0000070890 |
| Book / Page | 016382 / 000081 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 70890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 08, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 4141 E 27TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178819, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8819 |
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 | $175,500 (+15.38%) Land $54,900 Building $120,600 | $175,500 (+15.38%) Land $54,900 Building $120,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,786.00 (-2.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $152,100 Land $47,400 Building $104,700 | $152,100 Land $47,400 Building $104,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,848.00 |
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 | Low above 4% of the US · above 28% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures