Polk County property record for 827 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,891 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,146 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-15-476-004 |
| Primary APN | 7824-15-476-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,739 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 875 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,891 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 827 E BROAD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-2041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG NE COR THN NWLY 10.95F SLY 77F SELY 15.45F TO S LN E10F TO SE COR NLY TO POB LOT 16 & ALL LTS 17 & 18 & W 16F LOT 19 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | JEFFERSON HEIGHTS REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 16,19 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 827 E BROAD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 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 | $89,000 (+9.88%) Land $28,500 Building $60,500 | $89,000 (+9.88%) Land $28,500 Building $60,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,146.00 (-20.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $81,000 Land $25,400 Building $55,600 | $81,000 Land $25,400 Building $55,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,436.00 |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 443 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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