Polk County property record for 1901 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,386 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Second Mortgage Nov 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05370-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05370-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,740 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 772 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,950 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Deck Area | 273 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1901 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 39 UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1901 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FORTRESS BANK |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202326230 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19487 / 249 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042093 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1901 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2007 |
| Document Number | 0000026230 |
| Book / Page | 19487 / 249 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00026230 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $335.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1901 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2007 |
| Document Number | 0000026232 |
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| Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00026232 |
| Name | FORTRESS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000026231 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19487/251 |
| Instrument | 2023-00026231 |
| Name | FORTRESS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PEORIA, IL 61615 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1901 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2007 |
| Document Number | 0000042093 |
| Book / Page | 017579 / 000647 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 42093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3719 SE 8TH ST DES MOINES IA 503152946, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2946 |
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 | $222,800 (+69.04%) Land $32,400 Building $190,400 | $222,800 (+69.04%) Land $32,400 Building $190,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,386.00 (-30.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $131,800 Land $28,600 Building $103,200 | $131,800 Land $28,600 Building $103,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,424.00 |
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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