Polk County property record for 305 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $142,500 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,214 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 070/04472-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/04472-005-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,052 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 62.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 116 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 305 E HOLCOMB AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-5025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 1/2- LOT 18 & LOTS 19 & 20 BLK 4 OLD ORCHARD BEACH |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD ORCHARD BEACH |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 070/04472-005-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 05, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 05, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20182017-00067837 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16837 / 23 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064335 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 05, 2018 |
| Property Address | 305 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5025 |
| Document Number | 201700067837 |
| Book / Page | 16837 / 0023 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00067837 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $227.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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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 | 305 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5025 |
| Document Number | 201700067839 |
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| Date | Mar 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00067839 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2048 |
| Document Number | 0000067840 |
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| Date | Mar 05, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16837/0040 |
| Instrument | 2017-00067840 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2028 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $188,100 (+15.12%) Land $20,500 Building $167,600 | $188,100 (+15.12%) Land $20,500 Building $167,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,214.00 (+2.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $163,400 Land $17,600 Building $145,800 | $163,400 Land $17,600 Building $145,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,132.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1998–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Lumen Technologies Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 678 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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