Polk County property record for 2325 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,988 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,312 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,248 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2015 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/03259-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/03259-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,329 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 299 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,312 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Lot Width | 56 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2325 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1910 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX TRI PC SE COR BNG S 10 F ON E LN E 16 F ON S LN- LT 14 A W GUTHRIES ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | A W GUTHRIES ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
2325 E 12th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2325 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1910 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015105427 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15607 / 696 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000062378 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2325 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1910 |
| Document Number | 0000031704 |
| Book / Page | 016684 / 000009 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2325 E 12TH ST DES MOINES IA 503161910, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1910 |
| Document Number | 0000031704 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016684/000009 |
| Instrument | 31704 |
| Name | BANKERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Oct 12, 2045 |
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 | $204,000 Land $33,600 Building $170,400 | $204,000 Land $33,600 Building $170,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,248.00 | ||
| 2023 | $175,600 Land $28,800 Building $146,800 | $175,600 Land $28,800 Building $146,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,026.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2325 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 2325 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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