Polk County property record for 1018 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,560 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $330 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale Aug 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/04387-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/04387-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,560 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,060 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,206 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,300 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1018 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2946 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | S 105.78 F LOT 9 BLK 9 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3119 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1107 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 3, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202232324 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19078 / 675 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000076870 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1018 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2946 |
| Document Number | 0000032324 |
| Book / Page | 19078 / 675 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00032324 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $47.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3119 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1107 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1018 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2946 |
| Document Number | 0000019250 |
| Book / Page | 018015 / 000024 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 520 4TH ST SW #A LE MARS IA 510311951, A, LE MARS, IA 51031-1951 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1018 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2946 |
| Document Number | 0000013073 |
| Book / Page | 017984 / 000523 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13073 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4191 2ND ST S ST CLOUD MN 563013761, ST CLOUD, MN 56301-3761 |
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 | $19,200 (+14.29%) Land $19,200 | $19,200 (+14.29%) Land $19,200 | |
| 2024 | $330.00 (-0.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $16,800 Land $16,800 | $16,800 Land $16,800 | |
| 2020 | $332.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 319 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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