Polk County property record for 917 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 590 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,716 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01268-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01268-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 590 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 590 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| 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 Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 917 E 27TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 4 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5517 W 124TH ST S, MITCHELLVILLE, IA 50169-8548 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201655672 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16318 / 834 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055672 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 917 E 27TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8203 |
| Document Number | 0000001284 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5517 W 124TH ST S MITCHELLVILLE IA 501698548, MITCHELLVILLE, IA 50169-8548 |
| Document Number | 0000001284 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017393/000158 |
| Instrument | 1284 |
| Name | STATE SVGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | BAXTER, IA 50028 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 2, 2039 |
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 | $100,800 (+15.6%) Land $26,900 Building $73,900 | $100,800 (+15.6%) Land $26,900 Building $73,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,716.00 (+5.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $87,200 Land $22,900 Building $64,300 | $87,200 Land $22,900 Building $64,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,628.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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