Polk County property record for 12 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,626 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/04472-126-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/04472-126-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,992 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,496 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,496 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,320 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12 E EMMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4161 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LT 3 SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT NO 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 4501 |
12 E Emma Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6000 GRAND AVE, V, DES MOINES, IA 50312-1439 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202655692 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20651 / 480 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 12 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4161 |
| Document Number | 0000055692 |
| Book / Page | 20651 / 480 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655692 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $177,679.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000055693, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655693 |
| Name | BANKIOWA |
|---|
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Sep 4, 2031 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 E Emma Ave was $3,626.
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 | $3,626.00 | $203,900 Land $41,100 Building $162,800 | $203,900 Land $41,100 Building $162,800 |
| 2024 | $3,626.00 | ||
| 2023 | $180,600 Land $36,400 Building $144,200 | $180,600 Land $36,400 Building $144,200 | |
| 2020 | $4,128.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 12 E Emma Ave 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 12 E Emma Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 459 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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