1638 27th St is a 1,031 square foot house on a 0.33 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 26, 2019 for $33,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $123,105.
Single-familyProperty Type
1886Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$119Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$123,105
$90K since sold in August 2019$5,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 19.7% lower than the average sale price ($153K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
N5
Neighborhood District
N5 is intended to preserve the scale and character of neighborhoods developed with a mix of bungalow and two-story houses, predominantly in the Victorian, Revival, and Arts and Crafts styles pursuant to House D building type in section 135-2.16 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jun 23, 2022 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LANDERS PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,031
Building Sq. Ft: 1,031
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 15 LANDERS PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,271
Legal Lot Number: 15
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.328
Depth Footage: 142
Front Footage: 100
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,031
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1886
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08003741000000
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$117,000 – $142,000
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