Polk County property record for 1012 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,410 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $174,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,944 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090/03536-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 090/03536-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,046 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 192 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,410 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1012 28TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-4106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 45 F N 90 F LOT 18 KINGMAN ESTATE |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGMAN ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
1012 28th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of April 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1012 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-4106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHARTER BANK |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202260659 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19205 / 896 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062670 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1012 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-4106 |
| Document Number | 0000060659 |
| Book / Page | 19205 / 896 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00060659 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $277.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1012 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-4106 |
| Document Number | 0000060660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00060660 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1012 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-4106 |
| Document Number | 0000020947 |
| Book / Page | 18023 / 291 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00020947 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $232.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1012 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-4106 |
| Document Number | 0000020949 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00020949 |
| Name | CHARTER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1012 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-4106 |
| Document Number | 0000062670 |
| Book / Page | 016348 / 000059 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Instrument | 62670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $72.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2936 104TH ST URBANDALE IA 503223815, URBANDALE, IA 50322-3815 |
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 | $183,300 Land $17,900 Building $165,400 | $183,300 Land $17,900 Building $165,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,944.00 | ||
| 2023 | $160,100 Land $15,400 Building $144,700 | $160,100 Land $15,400 Building $144,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,862.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1012 28th 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.
Wildfire risk around 1012 28th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 410 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Vero Fiber.
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