Polk County property record for 1511 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,952 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,288 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $196,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,578 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06557-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06557-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,952 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,028 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 76 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,288 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Width | 55.4 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1511 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 15.4F- LT 5 & N 30F LT 6 SUMMIT RIDGE ADD TO NORTH DES MOINES |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT RIDGE ADD TO NORTH DM |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
1511 12th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1511 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK OF BOONE COUNTY |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI NEIGHBORHOOD FIN |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202181884 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18680 / 527 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 4, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005032 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1511 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2406 |
| Document Number | 202100081884 |
| Book / Page | 18680 / 527 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00081884 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $312.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1511 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2406 |
| Document Number | 202100081886 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00081886 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK OF BOONE COUNTY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1511 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2406 |
| Document Number | 0000045242 |
| Book / Page | 016742 / 000604 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 45242 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $188.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1511 12TH ST DES MOINES IA 503142406, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2406 |
| Document Number | 45244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016742/000609 |
| Instrument | 45244 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 30, 2047 |
| Document Number | 45245, |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016742/000620 |
| Instrument | 45245 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 30, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $208,100 Land $14,200 Building $193,900 | $208,100 Land $14,200 Building $193,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,578.00 | ||
| 2023 | $181,900 Land $12,100 Building $169,800 | $181,900 Land $12,100 Building $169,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,774.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1511 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.
The area around 1511 12th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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