Polk County property record for 5209 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,236 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-19-178-022 |
| Primary APN | 7924-19-178-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,548 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5209 AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-1402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 801 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5209 AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DAS ACQUISITION |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00115289 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18837 / 236 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5209 AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1402 |
| Document Number | 0000115289 |
| Book / Page | 18837 / 236 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00115289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $343.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5209 AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1402 |
| Document Number | 0000115291 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00115291 |
| Name | DAS ACQUISITION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 5209 AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000067339 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18248/485 |
| Instrument | 2020-00067339 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LEWISVILLE, TX 75057 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Johnston Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $239,000 (+14.08%) Land $52,300 Building $186,700 | $239,000 (+14.08%) Land $52,300 Building $186,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,236.00 (-2.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $209,500 Land $45,300 Building $164,200 | $209,500 Land $45,300 Building $164,200 | |
| 2020 | $4,358.00 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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 |
|---|
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 555 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 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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