Polk County property record for 2314 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,385 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,348 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/03276-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/03276-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,385 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,518 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 710 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 675 sqft |
| Basement Area | 675 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| 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 | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2314 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 GUTHRIES 2ND ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | GUTHRIES 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
2314 E 12th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2314 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000070183 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2314 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Document Number | 0000071266 |
| Book / Page | 20348 / 511 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00071266 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2314 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2314 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Document Number | 0000070183 |
| Book / Page | 19251 / 970 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00070183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2314 E 12TH ST, 2314, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2314 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2314 E 12th St was $3,348 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.8% from the year before.
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 | $3,348.00 (-1.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $221,200 Land $31,400 Building $189,800 | $221,200 Land $31,400 Building $189,800 |
| 2024 | $3,408.00 | ||
| 2023 | $190,700 Land $26,900 Building $163,800 | $190,700 Land $26,900 Building $163,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,100.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2314 E 12th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 2314 E 12th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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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