Polk County property record for 3318 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $94,500 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,724 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-153-014 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-153-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,841 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 801 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| 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 |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3318 CAMBRIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 15 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3318 Cambridge St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2007.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 3318 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008-00026487 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12386 / 0348 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3318 CAMBRIDGE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4655 |
| Document Number | 0000103792 |
| Book / Page | 017867 / 000953 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 103792 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $96.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4201 WESTOWN PKWY #250 WEST DES MOINES IA 502666720, 250, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-6720 |
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 | $156,600 Land $29,300 Building $127,300 | $156,600 Land $29,300 Building $127,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,724.00 | ||
| 2023 | $135,700 Land $25,300 Building $110,400 | $135,700 Land $25,300 Building $110,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,588.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3318 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 3318 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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