Polk County property record for 608 SE 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 640 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,898 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/02703-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/02703-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,190 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,280 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 90 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,200 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 608 SE 27TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 5, 6, 7 & 8 BLK 11 LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | LARISON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 SE 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202358736 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19643 / 419 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 608 SE 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1231 |
| Document Number | 0000058736 |
| Book / Page | 19643 / 419 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00058736 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $199.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 SE 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1231 |
| Document Number | 0000058737 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00058737 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $121,500 (+13.66%) Land $12,200 Building $109,300 | $121,500 (+13.66%) Land $12,200 Building $109,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,898.00 (+3.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $106,900 Land $10,500 Building $96,400 | $106,900 Land $10,500 Building $96,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,838.00 |
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 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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