Polk County property record for 1375 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,967 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,678 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Oct 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-476-001 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-476-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,967 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,848 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,169 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 655 sqft |
| Attic Area | 143 sqft |
| Basement Area | 881 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,050 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 162 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1375 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2378 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | W 101 F LOT 183 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 183 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 308 N KENWOOD BLVD, INDIANOLA, IA 50125-2119 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 201900073841 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17718 / 962 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010693 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1375 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2378 |
| Document Number | 0000010693 |
| Book / Page | 19413 / 772 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00010693 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 308 N KENWOOD BLVD, INDIANOLA, IA 50125-2119 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 308 N KENWOOD BLVD, INDIANOLA, IA 50125-2119 |
| Document Number | 0000010694 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00010694 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1375 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2378 |
| Document Number | 0000080608 |
| Book / Page | 19302 / 200 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00080608 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 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 | 308 N KENWOOD BLVD, INDIANOLA, IA 50125-2119 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1375 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2378 |
| Document Number | 201900073841 |
| Book / Page | 17718 / 962 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00073841 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $151.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 308 N KENWOOD BLVD, INDIANOLA, IA 50125-2119 |
| Document Number | 201900073843 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00073843 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
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 | $149,200 (+11.84%) Land $14,000 Building $135,200 | $149,200 (+11.84%) Land $14,000 Building $135,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,678.00 (+7.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $133,400 Land $12,500 Building $120,900 | $133,400 Land $12,500 Building $120,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,496.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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