Polk County property record for 4562 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,772 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.613 acres (26,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,844 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Dec 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03748-505-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/03748-505-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,772 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,422 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 650 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,700 sqft (0.613 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4562 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 5 FINNEY ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | FINNEY ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
4562 E Aurora Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of November 25, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4562 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000065327 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 4562 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4618 |
| Document Number | 0000069500 |
| Book / Page | 20339 / 518 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00069500 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4562 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4618 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4562 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4618 |
| Document Number | 0000065327 |
| Book / Page | 19998 / 308 |
| Map Reference | MB 4456 PG 355 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00065327 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4562 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4618 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $238,800 Land $34,200 Building $204,600 | $238,800 Land $34,200 Building $204,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,844.00 | ||
| 2023 | $218,000 Land $30,700 Building $187,300 | $218,000 Land $30,700 Building $187,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,912.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4562 E Aurora Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 4562 E Aurora Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% 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 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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