Polk County property record for 1211 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,156 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,296 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-479-013 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-479-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,266 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,082 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 338 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,156 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1211 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX S 19 1/2 F- LOT 214 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 214 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1211 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 4, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-00013895 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17988 / 570 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1211 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000046800 |
| Book / Page | 20609 / 19 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202646800 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1211 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000046800, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20609/19 |
| Instrument | 202646800 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.49% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1211 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1211 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000041440 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19560/594 |
| Instrument | 2023-00041440 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1211 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 202000013895 |
| Book / Page | 17988 / 570 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00013895 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $247.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1211 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 202000013897 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00013897 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1211 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 201800016183 |
| Book / Page | 17052 / 0169 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00016183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $225.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1211 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 201800016185 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00016185 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
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 | $189,700 (+10.74%) Land $15,400 Building $174,300 | $189,700 (+10.74%) Land $15,400 Building $174,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,296.00 (+42.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $171,300 Land $13,700 Building $157,600 | $171,300 Land $13,700 Building $157,600 | |
| 2020 | $912.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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