Polk County property record for 2344 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 976 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,034 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-478-031 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-478-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,744 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 190 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2344 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 GUTHRIES 2ND ADD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | GUTHRIES 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2344 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK |
| Aug 4, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00022681 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19470 / 585 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2344 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Document Number | 0000022681 |
| Book / Page | 19470 / 585 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00022681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $276.00 |
| 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 | 2344 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Document Number | 0000022682 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00022682 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2344 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Document Number | 202000013936 |
| Book / Page | 17988 / 808 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00013936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $218.40 |
| 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 | 2344 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1911 |
| Document Number | 202000013938 |
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| Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00013938 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $164,700 (+2.04%) Land $31,400 Building $133,300 | $164,700 (+2.04%) Land $31,400 Building $133,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,034.00 (+15.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $161,400 Land $26,900 Building $134,500 | $161,400 Land $26,900 Building $134,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,628.00 |
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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