Polk County property record for 809 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 999 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $204,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,130 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01248-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01248-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 999 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,203 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 999 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 809 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 13 BLK 3 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 809 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202638830 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20571 / 318 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008395 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 809 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8247 |
| Document Number | 0000038830 |
| Book / Page | 20571 / 318 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202638830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $32,885.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 809 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8247 |
| Document Number | 0000038831, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20571/323 |
| Instrument | 202638831 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.63% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 809 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8247 |
| Document Number | 0000008395 |
| Book / Page | 19402 / 431 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00008395 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 809 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8247 |
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 | $3,130.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $179,900 (+15.39%) Land $27,100 Building $152,800 | $179,900 (+15.39%) Land $27,100 Building $152,800 |
| 2024 | $3,066.00 (+20.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $155,900 Land $23,100 Building $132,800 | $155,900 Land $23,100 Building $132,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,540.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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