Polk County property record for 308 E Trowbridge St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 896 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $89,500 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,124 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-22-328-012 |
| Primary APN | 7824-22-328-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,092 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,875 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 221 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 308 E TROWBRIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-3666 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 37 MAGNOLIA PLAZA |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAGNOLIA PLAZA |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 4501 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 E TROWBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3666 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 002844 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8265 / 0082 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $203,800 (+13.54%) Land $31,800 Building $172,000 | $203,800 (+13.54%) Land $31,800 Building $172,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,124.00 (-6.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $179,500 Land $27,600 Building $151,900 | $179,500 Land $27,600 Building $151,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,336.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 476 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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