Polk County property record for 508 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,158 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $242,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $384 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Second Mortgage Mar 2024 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-207-025 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-207-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,158 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,023 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 175 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,009 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 134 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 508 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2368 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 LOTS 13 & 14 BLK 18 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2368 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage POLK COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HABITAT FOR HUMANITY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00050070 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19924 / 138 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 508 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2368 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2368 |
| Document Number | 0000054700 |
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| Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19624/646 |
| Instrument | 2023-00054700 |
| Name | POLK COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 107 Months |
| Due | Sep 16, 2032 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 508 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2368 |
| Document Number | 0000014564 |
| Book / Page | 19754 / 151 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00014564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $315.20 |
| 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 | PO BOX 716, DES MOINES, IA 50303-0716 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 508 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2368 |
| Document Number | 0000089568 |
| Book / Page | 19343 / 709 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00089568 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $334.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 0000089569 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00089569 |
| Name | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $239,900 (+15.17%) Land $28,100 Building $211,800 | $239,900 (+15.17%) Land $28,100 Building $211,800 | |
| 2024 | $384.00 (-77.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $208,300 Land $23,900 Building $184,400 | $208,300 Land $23,900 Building $184,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,742.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 727 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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