Polk County property record for 1816 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,106 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $134,875 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,662 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05347-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05347-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,605 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 901 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 597 sqft |
| Basement Area | 891 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,106 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1816 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX TRI PC BEING E 115 F ON S LINE & S 2.25 F ON W LINE OF TRI- LOT 17 UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1816 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201634622 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16225 / 184 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1816 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1816 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000016923 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20463/600 |
| Instrument | 2026-00016923 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PO BOX 6000, WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 29, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $3,662.00 (+2.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $232,900 (+12.84%) Land $34,300 Building $198,600 | $232,900 (+12.84%) Land $34,300 Building $198,600 |
| 2024 | $3,582.00 (+2.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $206,400 Land $30,300 Building $176,100 | $206,400 Land $30,300 Building $176,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,478.00 |
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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