Polk County property record for 1212 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,131 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,570 (Nov 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,406 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-34-330-011 |
| Primary APN | 7924-34-330-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,131 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,755 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 633 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 498 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,720 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 68 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1212 CLARK ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 40 FT LOT 9 SUMMIT RIDGE ADD TO NORTH DES MOINES |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT RIDGE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
1212 Clark St is owned by a company that bought it in November 1993.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 2322 59TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50322-5102 |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0006904620 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $81,800 Land $6,000 Building $75,800 | $81,800 Land $6,000 Building $75,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,406.00 | ||
| 2023 | $70,000 Land $5,100 Building $64,900 | $70,000 Land $5,100 Building $64,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,184.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1212 Clark St 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.
The area around 1212 Clark St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
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