Polk County property record for 1245 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,544 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-34-381-001 |
| Primary APN | 7924-34-381-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,313 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 724 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 676 sqft |
| Attic Area | 237 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1245 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 24 BLK 1 SUMMIT PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
1245 12th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1245 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00118139 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15658 / 0353 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 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 | $101,700 Land $13,700 Building $88,000 | $101,700 Land $13,700 Building $88,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,544.00 | ||
| 2023 | $87,100 Land $11,700 Building $75,400 | $87,100 Land $11,700 Building $75,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,226.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1245 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 1245 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 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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