Polk County property record for 916 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.309 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,022 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-203-012 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-203-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,152 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.309 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 916 E 27TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 27 & 28 BLK 3 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27,28 28 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5517 W 124TH ST S, MITCHELLVILLE, IA 50169-8548 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0015819644 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 916 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8204 |
| Document Number | 0000022187 |
| Book / Page | 016643 / 000547 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5517 W 124TH ST S MITCHELLVILLE IA 501698548, MITCHELLVILLE, IA 50169-8548 |
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 | $116,600 (+15.79%) Land $33,400 Building $83,200 | $116,600 (+15.79%) Land $33,400 Building $83,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,022.00 (+9.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $100,700 Land $28,500 Building $72,200 | $100,700 Land $28,500 Building $72,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,852.00 |
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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