Polk County property record for 1370 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,894 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,262 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Feb 2024 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01318-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01318-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,894 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 454 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,700 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 194 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1370 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2331 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOT 147 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 147 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
1370 E 12th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of January 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1201, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-9421 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage STATE SAVINGS BANK |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE SERVICES CORPORATION |
| May 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LUANA SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242144 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19697 / 514 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001236 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1370 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2331 |
| Document Number | 0000001236 |
| Book / Page | 20388 / 562 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026-00001236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1201, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-9421 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1370 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7009 NW 84TH AVE, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-4785 |
| Document Number | 0000009048 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19728/173 |
| Instrument | 2024-00009048 |
| Name | STATE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Mar 10, 2029 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1370 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2331 |
| Document Number | 0000002144 |
| Book / Page | 19697 / 514 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00002144 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICES CORPORATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $199.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7009 NW 84TH AVE, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-4785 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1370 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000098722 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17842/205 |
| Instrument | 2019-00098722 |
| Name | LUANA SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LUANA, IA 52156 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $128,700 Land $23,100 Building $105,600 | $128,700 Land $23,100 Building $105,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,262.00 | ||
| 2023 | $115,000 Land $20,600 Building $94,400 | $115,000 Land $20,600 Building $94,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,942.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1370 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.
Wildfire risk around 1370 E 12th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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