Polk County property record for 1343 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,824 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer May 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-476-010 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-476-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,974 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Attic Area | 294 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1343 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 191 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 191 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1343 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 25, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREATER IOWA CU |
| May 25, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 25, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00025936 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19485 / 721 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1343 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000025937 |
| Book / Page | 19485 / 723 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00025937 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 215 10TH ST STE 1300, 1300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3616 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1343 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000025936 |
| Book / Page | 19485 / 721 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00025936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $103.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1343 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000025938 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00025938 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1343 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000025932 |
| Book / Page | 19485 / 716 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00025932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 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 | 3741 NW 117TH AVE, POLK CITY, IA 50226-1087 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1343 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000025934 |
| Book / Page | 19485 / 718 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00025934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 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 | 3741 NW 117TH AVE, POLK CITY, IA 50226-1087 |
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 | $112,900 (+11.67%) Land $21,100 Building $91,800 | $112,900 (+11.67%) Land $21,100 Building $91,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,824.00 (+21.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $101,100 Land $18,800 Building $82,300 | $101,100 Land $18,800 Building $82,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,496.00 |
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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