Polk County property record for 1236 Forest Cir, Clive, IA 50325
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,922 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.335 acres (14,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $437,500 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,546 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 291/00555-003-414 |
| Primary APN | 291/00555-003-414 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,922 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,734 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,600 sqft (0.335 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 618 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1236 FOREST CIR |
|---|---|
| City | CLIVE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50325-6628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 RIO VALLEY ESTATES PLAT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIO VALLEY ESTS PLAT 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 11206 |
1236 Forest Cir, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1236 FOREST CIR, CLIVE, IA 50325-6628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202567362 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20329 / 316 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1236 FOREST CIR, CLIVE, IA 50325-6628 |
| Document Number | 0000067362 |
| Book / Page | 20329 / 316 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00067362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $699.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1236 FOREST CIR, CLIVE, IA 50325-6628 |
| Document Number | 0000067363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00067363 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
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 | $332,400 Land $69,600 Building $262,800 | $332,400 Land $69,600 Building $262,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,546.00 | ||
| 2023 | $297,900 Land $62,300 Building $235,600 | $297,900 Land $62,300 Building $235,600 | |
| 2020 | $4,236.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1236 Forest Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1990.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1990 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
The area around 1236 Forest Cir 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 | 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 | WEST 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 327 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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