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712 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 712 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 950 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,250 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$25,500 (Mar 2009)
Tax Bill$2,624 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Mortgage
Sep 2019 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-01-205-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-01-205-013
Alternative APN
  • 050/04377-001-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area950 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,654 sqft
1st Floor Area704 sqft
Attic Area246 sqft
Basement Area704 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,250 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions105 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area888 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area80 sqft
Deck Area276 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address712 E 27TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-8248
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS50F W105F E 130F W 660F N 977.5F NE FRL 1/4 SEC 1-78-24
Legal Range24
Legal Township78
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionSEC 01-78-24
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract2100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District
listed 1987 · 40 contributing resources · NRIS 87000014

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1935 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3764
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 17, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MIDWEST HERITAGE BK FSB
Sep 30, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Aug 22, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 10, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 5, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 5, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 10, 2002
Deed Document Number2009-00057295
Deed Book / Page12940 / 0898
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address712 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8248
Document Number0000063340
Instrument DateJan 17, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2990 EASTER LAKE DR DES MOINES IA 503202039, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2039

Mortgage

Document Number0000063340
DateJan 22, 2020
Book Page017672/000099
Instrument63340
Lender
NameMIDWEST HERITAGE BK FSB
TypeFederal Savings Bank
Address3580 EP TRUE PKWY, DES MOINES, IA 50320
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 30, 2019
Property Address712 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8248
Document Number0000029102
Book / Page017520 / 000227
Instrument DateSep 30, 2019
Instrument29102
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2245 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172233, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2233

August 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 22, 2019
Property Address712 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8248
Document Number0000017012
Book / Page017463 / 000001
Instrument DateAug 22, 2019
Instrument17012
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 23, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2990 EASTER LAKE DR DES MOINES IA 503202039, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2039

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 10, 2019
Property Address712 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8248
Document Number0000071495
Book / Page017287 / 000041
Instrument DateApr 10, 2019
Instrument71495
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 6, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2245 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172233, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2233

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$152,400 (+16.6%) Land $21,100 Building $131,300$152,400 (+16.6%) Land $21,100 Building $131,300
2024$2,624.00 (+16.52%)
2023$130,700 Land $17,900 Building $112,800$130,700 Land $17,900 Building $112,800
2020$2,252.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 727 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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