Polk County property record for 3206 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,778 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,570 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00323-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00323-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,778 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,638 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 630 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,075 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3206 CAMBRIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4653 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 15 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3206 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4653 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022735 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3206 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4653 |
| Document Number | 0000022735 |
| Book / Page | 20492 / 498 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $238,300 (+14.79%) Land $36,600 Building $201,700 | $238,300 (+14.79%) Land $36,600 Building $201,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,570.00 (+8.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $207,600 Land $31,700 Building $175,900 | $207,600 Land $31,700 Building $175,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,286.00 |
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 | 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 603 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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