Polk County property record for 1401 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 35,891 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 3.27 acres (142,827 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,446 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,268 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-426-020 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-426-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 35,891 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 24,732 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 142,827 sqft (3.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 400 ft deep x 318 ft wide |
| Terrain | Other |
| Street Address | 1401 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2209 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 175 THRU 182 & 247 THRU 254 & INTERV ALLEY & RR ROW CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 175,182 176 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of March 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 ROBERT D RAY DR, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026-00009882 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20428 / 695 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1401 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2209 |
| Document Number | 0000009882 |
| Book / Page | 20428 / 695 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00009882 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 ROBERT D RAY DR, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $128,000 (+13.27%) Land $128,000 | $128,000 (+13.27%) Land $128,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,268.00 | ||
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $113,000 Land $113,000 | $113,000 Land $113,000 |
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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