Polk County property record for 1507 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,263 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,628 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,490 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit Sep 2019 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-426-009 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-426-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,263 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,999 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,263 sqft |
| Basement Area | 736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,628 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1507 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 173 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 173 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
1507 E 12th St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1935 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3764 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VISIONBANK OF IOWA |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jan 8, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0015753896 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2015-00062581 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1507 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2211 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100119500 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18856/833 |
| Instrument | 2021-00119500 |
| Name | VISIONBANK OF IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 408 Months |
| Due | Nov 6, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1507 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2211 |
| Document Number | 0000029103 |
| Book / Page | 017520 / 000248 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 29103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2245 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172233, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2233 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1507 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2211 |
| Document Number | 0000017011 |
| Book / Page | 017462 / 000992 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2990 EASTER LAKE DR DES MOINES IA 503202039, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2039 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1507 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2211 |
| Document Number | 0000052117 |
| Book / Page | 017206 / 000613 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 52117 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2245 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172233, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2233 |
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 | $83,100 Land $21,100 Building $62,000 | $83,100 Land $21,100 Building $62,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,490.00 | ||
| 2023 | $74,200 Land $18,900 Building $55,300 | $74,200 Land $18,900 Building $55,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,280.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1507 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 1507 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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