Polk County property record for 3118 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,136 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,102 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-260-015 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-260-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,136 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,096 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,360 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3118 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 LOT 4 BLK 6 & -EX S 1F- LOT 5 BLK 6 KRYSHERS 2ND ADD PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | KRYSHERS 2ND ADDITION PLAT 3 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3118 E 12th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 3118 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00046587 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20230 / 465 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3118 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1414 |
| Document Number | 0000046586 |
| Book / Page | 20230 / 463 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00046586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3118 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1414 |
| Mail Care Of | YONI RICHARDO SANCHEZ |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3118 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1414 |
| Document Number | 0000046587 |
| Book / Page | 20230 / 465 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00046587 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $292.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3118 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1414 |
| Document Number | 0000046588 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00046588 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
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 | $207,700 Land $36,500 Building $171,200 | $207,700 Land $36,500 Building $171,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,102.00 | ||
| 2023 | $178,400 Land $31,300 Building $147,100 | $178,400 Land $31,300 Building $147,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,420.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3118 E 12th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 3118 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 |
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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 747 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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