Polk County property record for 3208 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 892 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,072 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00396-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00396-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 892 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,516 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 674 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 218 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3208 BOWDOIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK 18 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3208 BOWDOIN ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202577669 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20379 / 607 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011994 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3208 BOWDOIN ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4615 |
| Document Number | 0000007582 |
| Book / Page | 19398 / 880 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00007582 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 901 GUTHRIE ST, ADAIR, IA 50002-1129 |
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 | $121,000 (+14.91%) Land $29,700 Building $91,300 | $121,000 (+14.91%) Land $29,700 Building $91,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,072.00 (+37.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $105,300 Land $25,700 Building $79,600 | $105,300 Land $25,700 Building $79,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,504.00 |
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 |
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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 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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