1811 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1811 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 1,730 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size	0.292 acres (12,720 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$52,500 (Aug 2004)
Tax Bill	$3,674 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Transfer Oct 2020 Line of Credit + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`110/05363-000-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`110/05363-000-000`
Alternative APN	`792435276007`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,730 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,847 sqft
1st Floor Area	838 sqft
Upper Floors Area	892 sqft
Basement Area	780 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1914
Effective Year Built	Effective 1914
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	12,720 sqft (0.292 acres)
Lot Dimensions	159 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Area	720 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	314 sqft
Deck Area	96 sqft
Patio Area	720 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1811 E 12TH ST
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50316-2005
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 32 & S 30 F LOT 33 UNION ADDITION
Legal Subdivision	UNION ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	32,33
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2029
Census Tract	1500

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of June 30, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1811 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 16, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Oct 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AFFINITY CU
Feb 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AFFINITY CU
Feb 3, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Feb 12, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FIN
Feb 12, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEIGHBORHOOD FIN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 10, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 10, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20042005-00013874
Deed Book / Page	10681 / 447
Last Transfer Date	Jun 15, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000036169
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 16, 2026
Property Address	1811 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005
Document Number	0000036169
Book / Page	20558 / 154
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2026
Instrument	202636169
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1811 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	1811 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1811 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005

Mortgage

Document Number	0000049171
Date	Oct 30, 2020
Book Page	18160/858
Instrument	2020-00049171

Lender

Name	AFFINITY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50313

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 29, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	1811 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005
Document Number	0000074159
Instrument Date	Feb 27, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 13, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	1811 E 12TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162005, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005

Mortgage

Document Number	0000074159
Date	Mar 3, 2020
Book Page	017720/000520
Instrument	74159

Lender

Name	AFFINITY CU
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50313

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	144 Months
Due	Mar 2, 2032

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Feb 3, 2020
Property Address	1811 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005
Document Number	0000066430
Book / Page	017685 / 000825
Instrument Date	Jan 30, 2020
Instrument	66430
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 13, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1811 E 12TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162005, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	1811 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005
Document Number	0000063886
Instrument Date	Feb 12, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 23, 2018
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1811 E 12TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162005, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005

Mortgage

Document Number	0000063886
Date	Feb 16, 2018
Book Page	016820/000826
Instrument	63886

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD FIN
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50314

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 15, 2048

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	1811 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005
Document Number	0000063887
Instrument Date	Feb 12, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 11, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1811 E 12TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162005, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2005

Mortgage

Document Number	0000063887
Date	Feb 16, 2018
Book Page	016820/000837
Instrument	63887

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD FIN
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50314

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Feb 15, 2023

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,674.00 Homeowner's exemption	$218,000 (+12.84%) Land $36,600 Building $181,400	$218,000 (+12.84%) Land $36,600 Building $181,400
2024	$3,674.00 (+2.68%)
2023		$193,200 Land $32,300 Building $160,900	$193,200 Land $32,300 Building $160,900
2020	$3,578.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 2 claims Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 13 claims Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding, Jun 1998 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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