Polk County property record for 1804 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,017 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Oct 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $3,644 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-252-024 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-252-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,017 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,337 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,423 sqft |
| Attic Area | 594 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,250 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 205 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1804 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1804 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 7, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0006162970 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1804 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100094297 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18737/725 |
| Instrument | 2021-00094297 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1804 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000045954 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1804 E 12TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162006, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000045954 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017179/000691 |
| Instrument | 45954 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 11, 2048 |
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 | $240,500 (+12.44%) Land $34,400 Building $206,100 | $240,500 (+12.44%) Land $34,400 Building $206,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,644.00 (-4.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $213,900 Land $30,400 Building $183,500 | $213,900 Land $30,400 Building $183,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,830.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1998–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 |
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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 307 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 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile.
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