Polk County property record for 825 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $64,000 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,478 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-204-009 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-204-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 900 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,700 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 825 E 27TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 4 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
825 E 27th Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2000.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 825 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 080376 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8475 / 0785 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $169,600 (+15.06%) Land $26,900 Building $142,700 | $169,600 (+15.06%) Land $26,900 Building $142,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,478.00 (+2.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $147,400 Land $22,900 Building $124,500 | $147,400 Land $22,900 Building $124,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,410.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 825 E 27th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 825 E 27th Ct has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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