Polk County property record for 5225 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,074 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,500 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,884 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage Feb 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-19-178-019 |
| Primary APN | 7924-19-178-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,074 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,749 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 399 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/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 |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5225 AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-1402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 9523 UNIVERSITY AVE APT 5, 5, CLIVE, IA 50325-6353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Feb 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006-00025056 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11271 / 0057 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 5225 AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004606 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17002/0943 |
| Instrument | 2018-00004606 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 5225 AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000058727 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17233/0191 |
| Instrument | 2018-00058727 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OSHKOSH, WI 54902 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 28, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $230,800 (+14.09%) Land $49,700 Building $181,100 | $230,800 (+14.09%) Land $49,700 Building $181,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,884.00 (-1.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $202,300 Land $43,100 Building $159,200 | $202,300 Land $43,100 Building $159,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,962.00 |
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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