Polk County property record for 960 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 708 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.455 acres (19,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,240 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270/01735-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 270/01735-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 708 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,735 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 708 sqft |
| Basement Area | 708 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,800 sqft (0.455 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 960 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 60 IOWA GARDEN ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | IOWA GARDEN ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAYLOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 960 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3751 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200788946 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12159 / 81 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000058067 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 960 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3751 |
| Document Number | 0000000427 |
| Book / Page | 017924 / 000377 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 427 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $70.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 12130 NW 128TH ST GRANGER IA 501091200, GRANGER, IA 50109-1200 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Saydel Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,500 (+7.73%) Land $48,600 Building $48,900 | $97,500 (+7.73%) Land $48,600 Building $48,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,240.00 (+18.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $90,500 Land $44,900 Building $45,600 | $90,500 Land $44,900 Building $45,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,048.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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