Polk County property record for 12281 Sunset Ter, Clive, IA 50325
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,260 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.267 acres (11,630 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $267,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,832 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 291/00806-475-000 |
| Primary APN | 291/00806-475-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,260 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,286 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,058 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 186 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,630 sqft (0.267 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 440 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12281 SUNSET TER |
|---|---|
| City | CLIVE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50325-8114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 WELLINGTON RIDGE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELLINGTON RIDGE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 11203 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12281 SUNSET TER, CLIVE, IA 50325-8114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199824813 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8009 / 841 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002139 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Clive City |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | West Des Moines Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $489,400 (+6.83%) Land $86,400 Building $403,000 | $489,400 (+6.83%) Land $86,400 Building $403,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,832.00 (+17.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $458,100 Land $79,900 Building $378,200 | $458,100 Land $79,900 Building $378,200 | |
| 2020 | $5,820.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 4 (30% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | CLIVE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 20,277 people · EPA ID IA7720051 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | DES MOINES WATER WORKS |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 221 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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