Polk County property record for 2420 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 839 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,986 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,772 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-478-024 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-478-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 839 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,165 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 839 sqft |
| Attic Area | 294 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,986 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 217 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2420 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 66 F LOT 37 SHOPES ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHOPES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| 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 | 2420 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Dec 2, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Dec 2, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00073802 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18640 / 953 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2420 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1913 |
| Document Number | 202100073802 |
| Book / Page | 18640 / 953 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00073802 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $199.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2420 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1913 |
| Document Number | 202100073804 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00073804 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2420 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1913 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1318 E WALNUT, ELKHART, IA 50073 |
| Document Number | 0000054912 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18188/790 |
| Instrument | 2020-00054912 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 10, 2040 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2420 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1913 |
| Book / Page | 017608 / 000530 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 48960 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 827 SW SPRINGFIELD DR ANKENY IA 500238245, ANKENY, IA 50023-8245 |
| Document Number | 0000048960 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017608/000530 |
| Instrument | 48960 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2420 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1913 |
| Document Number | 0000048958 |
| Book / Page | 017608 / 000526 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 48958 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $104.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6701 WESTOWN PKWY #100 WEST DES MOINES IA 502667703, 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-7703 |
| Document Number | 48960 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017608/000530 |
| Instrument | 48960 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2020 |
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 | $157,600 (+15.12%) Land $19,000 Building $138,600 | $157,600 (+15.12%) Land $19,000 Building $138,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,772.00 (+1.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $136,900 Land $16,300 Building $120,600 | $136,900 Land $16,300 Building $120,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,748.00 |
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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