Polk County property record for 1504 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,667 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,072 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-404-034 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-404-034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,667 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,224 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,557 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,557 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,700 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 194 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 109 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1504 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOT 157 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 157 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1504 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00061942 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19982 / 133 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $165,000 (+7.84%) Land $24,600 Building $140,400 | $165,000 (+7.84%) Land $24,600 Building $140,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,072.00 (-10.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $153,000 (+23.39%) Land $21,500 Building $131,500 | $153,000 (+23.39%) Land $21,500 Building $131,500 | |
| 2022 | $124,000 Land $18,000 Building $106,000 | ||
| 2021 | $124,000 Land $18,000 Building $106,000 | ||
| 2020 | $3,422.00 |
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 | 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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