Polk County property record for 420 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,079 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.451 acres (19,662 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,930 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Line of Credit Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-178-018 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-178-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,079 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,079 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,662 sqft (0.451 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 309 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 119 sqft |
| Canopy | 119 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 420 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 37 LIBERTY ACRES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAYLOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1061 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
| Jul 25, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00007061 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16577 / 0038 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 420 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3741 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000059856 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19648/313 |
| Instrument | 2023-00059856 |
| Name | COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OTTUMWA, IA 52501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 28, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 420 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3741 |
| Document Number | 0000007061 |
| Book / Page | 016577 / 000038 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7061 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $151.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 420 E AURORA AVE DES MOINES IA 503133741, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3741 |
| Document Number | 7063 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016577/000048 |
| Instrument | 7063 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CLIVE, IA 50325 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 24, 2047 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Saydel Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,300 (+7.01%) Land $48,400 Building $111,900 | $160,300 (+7.01%) Land $48,400 Building $111,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,930.00 (+19.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $149,800 Land $44,800 Building $105,000 | $149,800 Land $44,800 Building $105,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,610.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 743 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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