Polk County property record for 1912 Thornton Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,505 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $316,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,876 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/01942-038-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/01942-038-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,504 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,964 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 460 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,505 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 500 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1912 THORNTON CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1965 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 EWING WOODS PLAT NO 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | EWING WOODS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 3902 |
1912 Thornton Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1912 THORNTON CT, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1965 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202435264 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19853 / 176 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $262,700 Land $44,600 Building $218,100 | $262,700 Land $44,600 Building $218,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,876.00 | ||
| 2023 | $214,500 Land $39,600 Building $174,900 | $214,500 Land $39,600 Building $174,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,894.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1912 Thornton Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 1912 Thornton Ct is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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