Polk County property record for 1508 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,466 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,180 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Release Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-404-033 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-404-033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,466 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,807 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,238 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,228 sqft |
| Basement Area | 341 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| 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 | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 299 sqft |
| Deck Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1508 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | LOT 158 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 158 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1450 SW VINTAGE PKWY, ANKENY, IA 50023-7165 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | Release of Agreement of Sale · Line of Credit BANK IOWA |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Contract Sale, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 0020063127 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17169 / 0274 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2018-00043561 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Release of Agreement of Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1508 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2212 |
| Document Number | 0000011051 |
| Book / Page | 20063 / 127 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00011051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $295.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1450 SW VINTAGE PKWY, ANKENY, IA 50023-7165 |
| Document Number | 0000011064 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20063/152 |
| Instrument | 2025-00011064 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 5525 MERLE HAY RD, JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
|---|
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1508 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2212 |
| Document Number | 0000038014 |
| Book / Page | 19544 / 60 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00038014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4026 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2828 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 714, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-0714 |
| 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 | $177,500 (+12.06%) Land $23,100 Building $154,400 | $177,500 (+12.06%) Land $23,100 Building $154,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,180.00 (+17.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $158,400 (+32.11%) Land $20,600 Building $137,800 | $158,400 (+32.11%) Land $20,600 Building $137,800 | |
| 2022 | $119,900 Land $16,300 Building $103,600 | ||
| 2021 | $119,900 Land $16,300 Building $103,600 | ||
| 2020 | $2,716.00 |
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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