Polk County property record for 1309 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 5,808 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,524 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01371-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01371-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,808 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1309 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2376 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOT 199 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 199 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of November 19, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1320 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2322 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201178789 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13837 / 565 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 30, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024618 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1309 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000078982 |
| Book / Page | 016415 / 000749 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 78982 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1320 E 12TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162322, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2322 |
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 | $248,000 (+7.83%) Land $19,300 Building $228,700 | $248,000 (+7.83%) Land $19,300 Building $228,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,524.00 (-11.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $230,000 Land $16,900 Building $213,100 | $230,000 Land $16,900 Building $213,100 | |
| 2020 | $5,132.00 |
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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