Polk County property record for 3223 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,015 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,758 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Dec 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-154-007 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-154-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,015 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,755 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Attic Area | 231 sqft |
| Basement Area | 740 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| 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 | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Deck Area | 184 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3223 CAMBRIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 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 | 1,18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3223 Cambridge St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 3223 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4652 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00042683 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17165 / 0452 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3223 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4652 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3223 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4652 |
| Document Number | 0000031122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19511/304 |
| Instrument | 2023-00031122 |
| Name | DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 339 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3223 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4652 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3223 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4652 |
| Document Number | 0000131030 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18910/920 |
| Instrument | 2021-00131030 |
| Name | DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3223 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4652 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000040028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17570/0121 |
| Instrument | 2019-00040028 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CONCORD, CA 94520 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3223 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4652 |
| Document Number | 201800042683 |
| Book / Page | 17165 / 0452 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00042683 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $199.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3223 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4652 |
| Document Number | 201800042685 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00042685 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3223 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4652 |
| Document Number | 0000042682 |
| Book / Page | 017165 / 000451 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 42682 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3223 CAMBRIDGE ST DES MOINES IA 503134652, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4652 |
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 | $170,100 Land $29,300 Building $140,800 | $170,100 Land $29,300 Building $140,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,758.00 | ||
| 2023 | $147,600 Land $25,300 Building $122,300 | $147,600 Land $25,300 Building $122,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,352.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3223 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 3223 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures