Polk County property record for 3319 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,500 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,086 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00433-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00433-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,568 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 304 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| 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 | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Canopy | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3319 BOWDOIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 BLK 19 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3319 Bowdoin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3319 BOWDOIN ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20092010-00044160 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13287 / 775 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000075139 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3319 BOWDOIN ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4616 |
| Document Number | 0000042406 |
| Book / Page | 20588 / 365 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202642406 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3319 BOWDOIN ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4616 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3319 Bowdoin St was $2,086 with exemptions applied.
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 | $2,086.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $141,900 Land $29,700 Building $112,200 | $141,900 Land $29,700 Building $112,200 |
| 2024 | $2,086.00 | ||
| 2023 | $122,600 Land $25,700 Building $96,900 | $122,600 Land $25,700 Building $96,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,794.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3319 Bowdoin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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.
The area around 3319 Bowdoin 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 |
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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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