Polk County property record for 2300 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,574 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $243,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,518 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/03279-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/03279-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,574 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,654 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 486 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2300 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 GUTHRIES 2ND ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | GUTHRIES 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2300 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Jun 3, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20254988 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20036 / 967 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000061357 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2300 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Document Number | 0000004988 |
| Book / Page | 20036 / 967 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00004988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $388.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2300 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Document Number | 0000004989 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00004989 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2300 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Document Number | 0000045306 |
| Book / Page | 19137 / 497 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00045306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $311.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2300 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Document Number | 0000045308 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19137/502 |
| Instrument | 2022-00045308 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | URBANDALE, IA 50322 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
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 | $216,900 (+14.58%) Land $31,400 Building $185,500 | $216,900 (+14.58%) Land $31,400 Building $185,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,518.00 (+43.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $189,300 Land $26,900 Building $162,400 | $189,300 Land $26,900 Building $162,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,448.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 606 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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