Polk County property record for 1300 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,042 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,917 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,684 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Jun 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01299-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01299-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,042 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,302 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,917 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 212 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1300 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | EAST 97F LOT 130 & E 97F S 11F LOT 131 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 130 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
1300 E 12th St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 981 BREAKWATER PL, POLK CITY, IA 50226-1412 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST NAT'L BK |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST NAT'L BK/AMES IO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201617714 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16150 / 678 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1300 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2322 |
| Document Number | 0000075991 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 981 BREAKWATER PL POLK CITY IA 502261412, POLK CITY, IA 50226-1412 |
| Document Number | 0000075991 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017729/000079 |
| Instrument | 75991 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1300 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2322 |
| Document Number | 0000107389 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 28457 HIGHWAY 30 GLIDDEN IA 514438796, GLIDDEN, IA 51443-8796 |
| Document Number | 0000107389 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016536/000549 |
| Instrument | 107389 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK/AMES IO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $209,500 Land $16,400 Building $193,100 | $209,500 Land $16,400 Building $193,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,684.00 | ||
| 2023 | $187,300 Land $14,600 Building $172,700 | $187,300 Land $14,600 Building $172,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,856.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1300 E 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 1300 E 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 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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