Polk County property record for 655 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $92,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,792 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030/05626-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 030/05626-000-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,304 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 712 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 712 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,550 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 655 27TH ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-5119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 73 WOODLAND PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| 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.
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 5525 MEREDITH DR, B, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2334 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 1, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 6, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20142015-00046105 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15361 / 138 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000069815 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 655 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-5119 |
| Document Number | 0000069815 |
| Book / Page | 19249 / 978 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00069815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 655 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-5119 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 655 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-5119 |
| Document Number | 0000014902 |
| Book / Page | 017993 / 000474 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 14902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $456.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 655 27TH ST DES MOINES IA 503125119, DES MOINES, IA 50312-5119 |
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 | $160,800 (+13.32%) Land $33,700 Building $127,100 | $160,800 (+13.32%) Land $33,700 Building $127,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,792.00 (+7.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $141,900 Land $29,700 Building $112,200 | $141,900 Land $29,700 Building $112,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,590.00 |
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 | 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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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