Polk County property record for 643 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,264 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,020 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,572 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030/05623-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 030/05623-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,550 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 643 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-5119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 70 WOODLAND PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Woodland Place Historic District listed 2000 · 204 contributing resources · NRIS 00000927 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
643 27th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 643 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-5119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20132014-00046548 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15042 / 590 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046548 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $159,900 Land $33,700 Building $126,200 | $159,900 Land $33,700 Building $126,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,572.00 | ||
| 2023 | $141,200 Land $29,700 Building $111,500 | $141,200 Land $29,700 Building $111,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,310.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 643 27th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 643 27th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Verizon, Vero Fiber.
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