Polk County property record for 307 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,683 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,543 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,994 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/01545-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/01545-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,683 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,999 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 367 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,543 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 307 E COLUMBUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX WLY 10F-W 105.02F MEAS ON S LN LOT 9 HILLSIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSIDE |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
307 E Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of July 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 307 E COLUMBUS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Jan 17, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192018-00053920 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17213 / 762 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2007000291 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 307 E COLUMBUS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1344 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 307 E COLUMBUS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1344 |
| Document Number | 0000057381 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20281/323 |
| Instrument | 2025-00057381 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 4120 W DIVERSEY AVE STE C501, CHICAGO, IL 60639 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 307 E COLUMBUS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1344 |
| Document Number | 0000066144 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 307 E COLUMBUS AVE DES MOINES IA 503151344, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1344 |
| Document Number | 0000066144 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017684/000551 |
| Instrument | 66144 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 30, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 307 E COLUMBUS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1344 |
| Document Number | 201800053920 |
| Book / Page | 17213 / 0762 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00053920 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $223.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 307 E COLUMBUS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1344 |
| Document Number | 201800053922 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00053922 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 307 E Columbus Ave was $2,994.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $2,994.00 | $172,400 Land $25,500 Building $146,900 | $172,400 Land $25,500 Building $146,900 |
| 2024 | $2,994.00 | ||
| 2023 | $149,100 Land $21,800 Building $127,300 | $149,100 Land $21,800 Building $127,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,836.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 307 E Columbus Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 307 E Columbus Ave 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 430 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures