Polk County property record for 1308 68th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.441 acres (19,229 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,764 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 292/00215-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 292/00215-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,808 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,229 sqft (0.441 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 287 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1308 68TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINDSOR HEIGHTS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50324-1531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 148 COLBY ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | COLBY ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 148 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 11201 |
1308 68th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1308 68TH ST, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162015-00172297 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15879 / 676 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2012000040 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1308 68th St was $4,764 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Windsor Heights City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,764.00 Homeowner's exemption | $290,100 Land $83,500 Building $206,600 | $290,100 Land $83,500 Building $206,600 |
| 2024 | $4,764.00 | ||
| 2023 | $259,400 Land $73,500 Building $185,900 | $259,400 Land $73,500 Building $185,900 | |
| 2020 | $4,730.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1308 68th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1986–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 12 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1308 68th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | URBANDALE WATER UTILITY serves 45,605 people · EPA ID IA7780042 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | DES MOINES WATER WORKS |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 516 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, ICS Advanced Technologies, Verizon.
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