Polk County property record for 1316 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 8,599 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,854 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Transfer Dec 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01305-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01305-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,599 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,930 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal Siding |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,700 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 194 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 475 sqft |
| Deck Area | 126 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1316 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2322 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOT 134 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 134 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 DEER RIDGE DR NW, BONDURANT, IA 50035-1318 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000062869 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1316 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2322 |
| Document Number | 0000062869 |
| Book / Page | 20686 / 303 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202662869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 505 DEER RIDGE DR NW, BONDURANT, IA 50035-1318 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1316 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2322 |
| Document Number | 0000093136 |
| Book / Page | 19359 / 675 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00093136 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1316 E 12TH ST, 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 | $3,854.00 (+2.01%) | $207,000 (+7.81%) Land $24,600 Building $182,400 | $207,000 (+7.81%) Land $24,600 Building $182,400 |
| 2024 | $3,778.00 (-7.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $192,000 Land $21,500 Building $170,500 | $192,000 Land $21,500 Building $170,500 | |
| 2020 | $4,064.00 |
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 |
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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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