Polk County property record for 1020 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 6,345 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,210 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,506 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-205-019 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-205-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,345 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,115 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,210 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 44.2 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1020 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2900 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | N 44.22 F LOT 9 BLK 9 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| 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 October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4304 WAKONDA PKWY, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3357 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00051982 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17622 / 0239 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $81,000 (+8%) Land $8,000 Building $73,000 | $81,000 (+8%) Land $8,000 Building $73,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,506.00 (-10.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $75,000 (+22.95%) Land $7,000 Building $68,000 | $75,000 (+22.95%) Land $7,000 Building $68,000 | |
| 2022 | $61,000 Land $5,900 Building $55,100 | ||
| 2021 | $61,000 Land $5,900 Building $55,100 | ||
| 2020 | $1,676.00 |
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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