Polk County property record for 801 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 728 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,551 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $79,972 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,000 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale Aug 2018 Foreclosure + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01279-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01279-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,364 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,551 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 78.3 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 801 E 27TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 14 & 15 BLK 4 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 801 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| May 12, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI LINCOLN SVGS BK |
| May 12, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201811927 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17034 / 43 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011927 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 801 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8201 |
| Document Number | 0000078144 |
| Book / Page | 017739 / 000106 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 78144 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 NE 56TH ST PLEASANT HILL IA 503272162, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-2162 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 801 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8201 |
| Document Number | 0000011927 |
| Book / Page | 017034 / 000043 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11927 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $127.96 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 7899 BOISE ID 837071899, BOISE, ID 83707-1899 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 801 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8201 |
| Document Number | 0000106215 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 E 27TH CT DES MOINES IA 503178201, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8201 |
| Document Number | 0000106215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016531/000426 |
| Instrument | 106215 |
| Name | LINCOLN SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | FLINT, MI 48501-2026 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 20, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 801 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8201 |
| Document Number | 0000106216 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 E 27TH CT DES MOINES IA 503178201, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8201 |
| Document Number | 0000106216 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016531/000429 |
| Instrument | 106216 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 20, 2047 |
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 | $129,300 (+15.34%) Land $31,000 Building $98,300 | $129,300 (+15.34%) Land $31,000 Building $98,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,000.00 (-3.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $112,100 Land $26,400 Building $85,700 | $112,100 Land $26,400 Building $85,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,064.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 727 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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