Polk County property record for 1240 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 3,880 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.638 acres (27,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-456-011 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-456-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,880 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 27,800 sqft (0.638 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 278 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1240 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2320 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 HOME PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOME PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1409 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1916 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0011019528 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8231 / 0046 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 2, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 107096 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $404,000 (+14.12%) Land $70,400 Building $333,600 | $404,000 (+14.12%) Land $70,400 Building $333,600 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $354,000 Land $61,700 Building $292,300 | $354,000 Land $61,700 Building $292,300 |
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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