Polk County property record for 1241 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $193,625 (Mar 2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06528-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06528-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,598 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 981 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 682 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 239 sqft |
| Basement Area | 498 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 48 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 326 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1241 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 22 BLK 1 SUMMIT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1241 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Re-recorded Document |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202614208 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20450 / 456 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014785 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1241 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2303 |
| Document Number | 0000014208 |
| Book / Page | 20450 / 456 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00014208 |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1241 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2303 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1241 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2303 |
| Document Number | 0000011379 |
| Book / Page | 20436 / 276 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00011379 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $308.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1241 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2303 |
| Document Number | 0000011380 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00011380 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1241 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2303 |
| Document Number | 0000013198 |
| Book / Page | 20072 / 688 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00013198 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $200.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3361 NW 81ST LN, ANKENY, IA 50023-9624 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000013199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00013199 |
| Name | HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $168,900 (+14.59%) Land $13,700 Building $155,200 | $168,900 (+14.59%) Land $13,700 Building $155,200 |
| 2023 | $147,400 (+38.27%) Land $11,700 Building $135,700 | $147,400 (+38.27%) Land $11,700 Building $135,700 |
| 2022 | $106,600 Land $8,900 Building $97,700 | |
| 2021 | $106,600 Land $8,900 Building $97,700 |
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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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