Polk County property record for 909 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,906 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,820 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01270-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01270-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,906 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,153 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,967 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 939 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,247 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,700 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Deck Area | 372 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 909 E 27TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 4 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
909 E 27th Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 909 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 13, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000085314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $322,300 Land $26,900 Building $295,400 | $322,300 Land $26,900 Building $295,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,820.00 | ||
| 2023 | $279,200 Land $22,900 Building $256,300 | $279,200 Land $22,900 Building $256,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,196.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 909 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 909 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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