Polk County property record for 3308 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,630 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00316-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00316-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,386 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 498 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,240 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3308 CAMBRIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 5F LOT 3 & N 35F LOT 4 BLK 15 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3308 Cambridge St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3308 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FRONTIER FINANCIAL INC |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202633239 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20543 / 528 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3308 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4655 |
| Document Number | 0000033239 |
| Book / Page | 20543 / 528 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633239 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $27,391.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3308 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4655 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000033240, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633240 |
| Name | FRONTIER FINANCIAL INC |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.23% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3308 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4655 |
| Document Number | 0000002970 |
| Book / Page | 20028 / 35 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00002970 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $143.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 3308 Cambridge St was $1,630.
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 | $1,630.00 | $115,300 Land $23,400 Building $91,900 | $115,300 Land $23,400 Building $91,900 |
| 2024 | $1,630.00 | ||
| 2023 | $99,900 Land $20,200 Building $79,700 | $99,900 Land $20,200 Building $79,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,434.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3308 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 3308 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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