Polk County property record for 5301 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,558 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-19-178-018 |
| Primary APN | 7924-19-178-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,737 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 399 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| 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 |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5301 AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-1403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 5301 AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 009492 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8283 / 0305 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $227,800 (+13.96%) Land $49,700 Building $178,100 | $227,800 (+13.96%) Land $49,700 Building $178,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,558.00 (-9.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $199,900 Land $43,100 Building $156,800 | $199,900 Land $43,100 Building $156,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,938.00 |
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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