Polk County property record for 1353 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,798 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01360-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01360-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,107 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Basement Area | 615 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1353 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 188 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 188 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
1353 E 12th St is owned by a company that bought it in March 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2015 SE OLSON DR, WAUKEE, IA 50263-8205 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYSTONE SAVINGS BANK |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage KEYSTONE SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201470909 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15138 / 770 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1353 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000054461 |
| Book / Page | 20645 / 507 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202654461 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Address | 2015 SE OLSON DR, WAUKEE, IA 50263-8205 |
| Document Number | 0000054461, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20645/507 |
| Instrument | 202654461 |
| Name | KEYSTONE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1353 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201700078005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16879/0926 |
| Instrument | 2017-00078005 |
| Name | KEYSTONE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 15, 2038 |
| 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 | $157,200 Land $21,100 Building $136,100 | $157,200 Land $21,100 Building $136,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,798.00 | ||
| 2023 | $142,200 Land $18,800 Building $123,400 | $142,200 Land $18,800 Building $123,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,792.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1353 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 1353 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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