Polk County property record for 927 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 286 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,439 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $906 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-204-001 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-204-001 |
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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 |
| Building Area | 286 sqft |
| Lot Area | 7,439 sqft (0.17 acres) |
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| Street Address | 927 E 27TH ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | S OF LN BEG 22F N OF SW COR LOT 1 THN NE11.93F E247.81F SE11.42F TO PT 22F N OF SE COR LOT 30 LTS 1 & 30 BLK 4 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,30 30 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 5517 W 124TH ST S, MITCHELLVILLE, IA 50169-8548 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00001282 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17393 / 0152 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 927 E 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 201900001282 |
| Book / Page | 17393 / 0152 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00001282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $223.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2715 E UNIVERSITY AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8241 |
| Document Number | 201900001284 |
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| Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00001284 |
| Name | STATE SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 5, 2039 |
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 | $51,400 (+13.97%) Land $51,400 | $51,400 (+13.97%) Land $51,400 | |
| 2024 | $906.00 (+1.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $45,100 Land $45,100 | $45,100 Land $45,100 | |
| 2020 | $890.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
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| 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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