Polk County property record for 1221 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,471 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,346 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06524-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06524-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,859 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 788 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 420 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1221 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 BLK 1 SUMMIT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
1221 12th St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2007.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1250 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2352 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200783738 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12134 / 233 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035980 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $138,900 Land $13,700 Building $125,200 | $138,900 Land $13,700 Building $125,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,346.00 | ||
| 2023 | $119,300 Land $11,700 Building $107,600 | $119,300 Land $11,700 Building $107,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,994.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1221 12th 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 1221 12th 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 295 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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