Polk County property record for 2400 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $116,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,382 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-478-029 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-478-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,199 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Attic Area | 327 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| 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 |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2400 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 42 SHOPES ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHOPES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| 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 | 2400 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONAL BANK OF KANSAS CITY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00108932 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18807 / 187 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2400 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1913 |
| Document Number | 202100108932 |
| Book / Page | 18807 / 187 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00108932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $184.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2400 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1913 |
| Document Number | 202100108934 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00108934 |
| Name | NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2400 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1913 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000051667 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16770/0898 |
| Instrument | 2017-00051667 |
| Name | NATIONAL BANK OF KANSAS CITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | KANSAS CITY, MO 64114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
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 | $150,000 (+16.37%) Land $31,400 Building $118,600 | $150,000 (+16.37%) Land $31,400 Building $118,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,382.00 (+15.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $128,900 Land $26,900 Building $102,000 | $128,900 Land $26,900 Building $102,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,068.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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