Polk County property record for 1808 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,199 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,226 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Line of Credit Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-252-023 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-252-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,390 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Attic Area | 230 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| 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 |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 511 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1808 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| 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 | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1808 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANKERS TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000060474 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000163330 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1808 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1808 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000100847 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18768/719 |
| Instrument | 2021-00100847 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 24, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1808 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000024175 |
| Book / Page | 016651 / 000399 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1808 E 12TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162006, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000024175 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016651/000399 |
| Instrument | 24175 |
| Name | BANKERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 18, 2032 |
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 | $136,900 (+13.05%) Land $34,400 Building $102,500 | $136,900 (+13.05%) Land $34,400 Building $102,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,226.00 (+9.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $121,100 Land $30,400 Building $90,700 | $121,100 Land $30,400 Building $90,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,028.00 |
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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