Polk County property record for 721 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $44 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/06494-001-001 |
| Primary APN | 110/06494-001-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,960 sqft (0.091 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 721 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 66F- & -EX N 30F- N 90F W 1A N 1/2 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 23-79-24 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 23-79-24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
721 E Aurora Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5885 NE 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1202 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005882 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 721 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313 |
| Document Number | 0000005882 |
| Book / Page | 20041 / 5 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00005882 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5885 NE 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1202 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44.00 | $2,200 (-) Land $2,200 | |
| 2023 | $2,200 Land $2,200 | $2,200 Land $2,200 | |
| 2020 | $44.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 721 E Aurora Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1984–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 721 E Aurora Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, Google Fiber, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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