Polk County property record for 308 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 838 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,790 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00480-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00480-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 838 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,551 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 838 sqft |
| Basement Area | 499 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,650 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 280 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 214 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 308 E DUNHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 E/W VAC ALLEY ROW N & ADJ W 1/2 LT 24 & S 1/2 E/W VAC ALLEY ROW N & ADJ LT 25 & ALL LT 25 & W 1/2 LT 24 BLK 7 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,25 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015100889 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15588 / 692 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000091585 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $137,000 (+16.99%) Land $23,500 Building $113,500 | $137,000 (+16.99%) Land $23,500 Building $113,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,790.00 (-7.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $117,100 Land $20,100 Building $97,000 | $117,100 Land $20,100 Building $97,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,938.00 |
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 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 |
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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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Vero Fiber.
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