Polk County property record for 3215 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 947 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,440 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-154-009 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-154-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 947 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,449 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 716 sqft |
| Attic Area | 231 sqft |
| Basement Area | 502 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,550 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3215 CAMBRIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BLK 16 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3215 Cambridge St is owned by a company that bought it in January 2020.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | URBANDALE, IA 50323 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage UNION STATE BANK |
| Jan 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00064063 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17675 / 0166 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3215 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4652 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000071501 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17707/0950 |
| Instrument | 2019-00071501 |
| Name | UNION STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINTERSET, IA 50273 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3215 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4652 |
| Document Number | 0000064063 |
| Book / Page | 017675 / 000166 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 64063 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $128.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 3573 URBANDALE IA 503230573, URBANDALE, IA 50323-0573 |
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 | $140,300 Land $29,300 Building $111,000 | $140,300 Land $29,300 Building $111,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,440.00 | ||
| 2023 | $121,500 Land $25,300 Building $96,200 | $121,500 Land $25,300 Building $96,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,116.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3215 Cambridge St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 3215 Cambridge St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 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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