Polk County property record for 905 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 572 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,960 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01271-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01271-000-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 572 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,144 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,700 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 905 E 27TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK 4 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| 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 | 905 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202145505 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18507 / 901 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005497 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 905 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8203 |
| Document Number | 0000045505 |
| Book / Page | 18507 / 901 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00045505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $148.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 905 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8203 |
| Document Number | 0000045507 |
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| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00045507 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 905 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8203 |
| Document Number | 201900089377 |
| Book / Page | 17794 / 624 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00089377 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $135.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 905 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8203 |
| Document Number | 201900089379 |
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| Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00089379 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Number | 201900089380 |
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| Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17794/644 |
| Instrument | 2019-00089380 |
| Name | NATIONAL HOMEBUYERS FUND INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 905 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8203 |
| Document Number | 201600081363 |
| Book / Page | 16425 / 0405 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2016-00081363 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1909 SYCAMORE ST, GRANGER, IA 50109-9733 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $115,400 (+15.86%) Land $26,900 Building $88,500 | $115,400 (+15.86%) Land $26,900 Building $88,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,960.00 (+34.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $99,600 Land $22,900 Building $76,700 | $99,600 Land $22,900 Building $76,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,460.00 |
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 |
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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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