Polk County property record for 1227 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 5,063 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,988 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01383-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01383-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,063 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,025 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,013 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 684 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1227 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2375 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOT 210 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 210 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
1227 E 12th St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2011.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052006-00010838 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11198 / 439 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000037253 |
| 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 | $285,000 Land $19,200 Building $265,800 | $285,000 Land $19,200 Building $265,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,988.00 | ||
| 2023 | $264,000 Land $16,900 Building $247,100 | $264,000 Land $16,900 Building $247,100 | |
| 2020 | $5,674.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1227 E 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 1227 E 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 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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