Polk County property record for 1349 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 6,984 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $161,500 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,542 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01362-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01362-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,984 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,328 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,328 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 36 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 | 1349 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2340 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOT 190 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 190 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1349 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2340 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202169083 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18619 / 68 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1349 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2340 |
| Document Number | 202100069083 |
| Book / Page | 18619 / 68 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00069083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $257.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1349 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2340 |
| Document Number | 202100069085 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00069085 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 5, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jul 5, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 8.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 4.87% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.87% |
| Document Number | 202100069086 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18619/88 |
| Instrument | 2021-00069086 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $194,000 (+7.78%) Land $19,200 Building $174,800 | $194,000 (+7.78%) Land $19,200 Building $174,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,542.00 (-11.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $180,000 Land $16,900 Building $163,100 | $180,000 Land $16,900 Building $163,100 | |
| 2020 | $4,024.00 |
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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