Polk County property record for 824 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $71,703 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,770 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01233-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01233-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,950 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 105 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 824 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 BLK 2 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 824 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20062007-00028822 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11874 / 128 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028822 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 824 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8246 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000093856 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19362/867 |
| Instrument | 2022-00093856 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 824 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8246 |
| Document Number | 0000015602 |
| Book / Page | 016614 / 000910 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 824 E 27TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178246, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8246 |
| Document Number | 0000015602 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016614/000910 |
| Instrument | 15602 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 21, 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 | $124,800 (+16.09%) Land $27,900 Building $96,900 | $124,800 (+16.09%) Land $27,900 Building $96,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,770.00 (+2.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $107,500 Land $23,700 Building $83,800 | $107,500 Land $23,700 Building $83,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,732.00 |
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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