Polk County property record for 480 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Manufactured or Modular Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,029 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.452 acres (19,701 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $233,500 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,354 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-178-025 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-178-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,029 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,058 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,029 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,029 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,701 sqft (0.452 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 308 ft deep x 63.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 480 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Manufactured or Modular Home |
| Legal Description | LT 40 LIBERTY ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 480 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
| Jun 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00035778 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20180 / 967 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 480 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3741 |
| Document Number | 202100018258 |
| Book / Page | 18373 / 817 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00018258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $264.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 480 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3741 |
| Document Number | 202100018260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00018260 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 480 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3741 |
| Document Number | 0000098273 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 480 E AURORA AVE DES MOINES IA 503133741, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3741 |
| Document Number | 0000098273 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016966/000823 |
| Instrument | 98273 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jun 18, 2023 |
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 | $259,300 (+6.84%) Land $48,500 Building $210,800 | $259,300 (+6.84%) Land $48,500 Building $210,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,354.00 (+26.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $242,700 Land $44,800 Building $197,900 | $242,700 Land $44,800 Building $197,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,658.00 |
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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