Polk County property record for 1111 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,913 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,594 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/04432-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/04432-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,913 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,978 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,471 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 257 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,065 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1111 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 40 F LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 13 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1111 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2935 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202652729 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20636 / 527 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000082616 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1111 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2935 |
| Document Number | 0000052729 |
| Book / Page | 20636 / 527 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202652729 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $16,887.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1111 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2935 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1111 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2935 |
| Document Number | 0000083662 |
| Book / Page | 18688 / 434 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00083662 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1111 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2935 |
| Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Due | Aug 1, 2021 |
| Rate | 10% |
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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 | $2,594.00 | $149,900 (+16.02%) Land $11,600 Building $138,300 | $149,900 (+16.02%) Land $11,600 Building $138,300 |
| 2024 | $2,594.00 (+16.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $129,200 Land $9,900 Building $119,300 | $129,200 Land $9,900 Building $119,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,222.00 |
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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