Polk County property record for 3207 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 916 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $53,500 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,972 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-178-011 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-178-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 916 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,652 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 916 sqft |
| Basement Area | 736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3207 BOWDOIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK 19 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4207 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3958 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008-00008972 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12306 / 0117 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 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 | $140,200 (+15.68%) Land $29,700 Building $110,500 | $140,200 (+15.68%) Land $29,700 Building $110,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,972.00 (+25.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $121,200 Land $25,700 Building $95,500 | $121,200 Land $25,700 Building $95,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,572.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
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 |
|---|
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 747 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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