Polk County property record for 860 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,014 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.978 acres (42,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $137,500 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,472 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270/01740-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 270/01740-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,938 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 234 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,600 sqft (0.978 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 123 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 860 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 100 F W 123 F- LT 65 IOWA GARDEN ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | IOWA GARDEN ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAYLOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 860 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20052006-00016815 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11228 / 855 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2006000139 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Saydel Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,700 (+7.37%) Land $74,100 Building $119,600 | $193,700 (+7.37%) Land $74,100 Building $119,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,472.00 (+20.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $180,400 Land $68,400 Building $112,000 | $180,400 Land $68,400 Building $112,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,058.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, Google Fiber, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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