Polk County property record for 828 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 664 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,338 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Transfer Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01234-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01234-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 664 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 961 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 664 sqft |
| Basement Area | 297 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| 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 | 396 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 97 sqft |
| Patio Area | 396 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 828 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 22 BLK 2 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| 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, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1204 E ILLINOIS ST, KIRKSVILLE, MO 63501-3248 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FORTRESS BANK |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 12, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FRANK E WEINSTEIN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202340492 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19555 / 995 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000060989 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 828 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8246 |
| Document Number | 0000060989 |
| Book / Page | 20677 / 302 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202660989 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1204 E ILLINOIS ST, KIRKSVILLE, MO 63501-3248 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 828 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8246 |
| Document Number | 0000040492 |
| Book / Page | 19555 / 995 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00040492 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $236.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 828 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8246 |
| Document Number | 0000040493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00040493 |
| Name | FORTRESS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 828 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8246 |
| Document Number | 0000040491 |
| Book / Page | 19555 / 994 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00040491 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $149.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 41763, DES MOINES, IA 50311-1163 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 828 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8246 |
| Document Number | 0000085371 |
| Book / Page | 19324 / 448 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00085371 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 41763, DES MOINES, IA 50311-1163 |
| Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 828 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8246 |
| Document Number | 0000111960 |
| Book / Page | 18821 / 571 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00111960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 828 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8246 |
| Document Number | 0000038736 |
| Book / Page | 016714 / 000468 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 828 E 27TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178246, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8246 |
| Document Number | 0000038736 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016714/000468 |
| Instrument | 38736 |
| Name | FRANK E WEINSTEIN |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 6, 2022 |
| Rate | 8.5% |
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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 | $1,338.00 | $124,800 (+62.29%) Land $27,900 Building $96,900 | $124,800 (+62.29%) Land $27,900 Building $96,900 |
| 2024 | $1,338.00 (+14.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $76,900 (+24.43%) Land $23,700 Building $53,200 | $76,900 (+24.43%) Land $23,700 Building $53,200 | |
| 2022 | $61,800 Land $19,400 Building $42,400 | ||
| 2021 | $61,800 Land $19,400 Building $42,400 | ||
| 2020 | $1,170.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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