Polk County property record for 1225 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,301 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $124,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,782 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2026 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01384-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01384-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,301 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,255 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,509 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 792 sqft |
| Basement Area | 954 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 294 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1225 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 211 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 211 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1225 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANKERS TRUST COMPANY |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANKERS TRUST COMPANY |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANKERS TRUST COMPANY |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANKERS TRUST COMPANY |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage PATTEN HSE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202019-00098326 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17840 / 498 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000070924 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1225 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000053047 |
| Book / Page | 20638 / 53 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202653047 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000053047, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20638/53 |
| Instrument | 202653047 |
| Name | BANKERS TRUST COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 108 Months |
| Due | Aug 20, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1225 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000051782 |
| Book / Page | 20632 / 606 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202651782 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000051782, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20632/606 |
| Instrument | 202651782 |
| Name | BANKERS TRUST COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 20, 2036 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1225 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000023416 |
| Book / Page | 20495 / 926 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623416 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000023416, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20495/926 |
| Instrument | 202623416 |
| Name | BANKERS TRUST COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2036 |
| Rate | 7.25% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1225 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000023305 |
| Book / Page | 20495 / 212 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000023305, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20495/212 |
| Instrument | 202623305 |
| Name | BANKERS TRUST COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2036 |
| Rate | 6.38% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1225 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000069554 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18621/438 |
| Instrument | 2021-00069554 |
| Name | BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1225 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Document Number | 0000075672 |
| Book / Page | 017728 / 000378 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 75672 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 7TH ST WEST DES MOINES IA 502652614, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-2614 |
| Document Number | 0000075672 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017728/000378 |
| Instrument | 75672 |
| Name | PATTEN HSE LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 OFFICE PARK RD # 319, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-2509 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Mar 8, 2021 |
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 | $215,200 (+11.91%) Land $21,100 Building $194,100 | $215,200 (+11.91%) Land $21,100 Building $194,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,782.00 (+1.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $192,300 Land $18,800 Building $173,500 | $192,300 Land $18,800 Building $173,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,720.00 |
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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