Polk County property record for 1221 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,697 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $64,500 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,384 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01385-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01385-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,697 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,314 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 801 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 347 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1221 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 212 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 212 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 275 S 61ST ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8616 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Aug 28, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20052006-00056017 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11421 / 138 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017095 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1221 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 275 S 61ST ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8616 |
| Document Number | 0000072670 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20355/650 |
| Instrument | 2025-00072670 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1221 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000017095 |
| Book / Page | 017055 / 000868 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17095 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 725 E UNIVERSITY DES MOINES IA 50316, DES MOINES, IA 50316 |
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 | $135,700 (+11.96%) Land $21,100 Building $114,600 | $135,700 (+11.96%) Land $21,100 Building $114,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,384.00 (+11.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $121,200 Land $18,800 Building $102,400 | $121,200 Land $18,800 Building $102,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,132.00 |
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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