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3126 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3126 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.159 acres (6,950 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$146,500 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill$3,978 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7924-26-260-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7924-26-260-012
Alternative APN
  • 110/03742-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,421 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,911 sqft
1st Floor Area980 sqft
Attic Area441 sqft
Basement Area980 sqft
Finished Basement490 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,950 sqft (0.159 acres)
Lot Dimensions139 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area42 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3126 E 12TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-1414
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 BLK 6 KRYSHERS 2ND ADD PLAT 3
Legal Range24W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section26
Legal SubdivisionKRYSHERS 2ND ADDITION PLAT 3
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract500

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3126 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1414
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 29, 2016
Deed Document Number2019-00076173
Deed Book / Page17730 / 101
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 10, 2020
Property Address3126 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1414
Document Number0000076173
Book / Page017730 / 000101
Instrument DateMar 4, 2020
Instrument76173
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$234.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address3126 E 12TH ST DES MOINES IA 503161414, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1414

Mortgage

Document Number76175
DateMar 10, 2020
Book Page017730/000104
Instrument76175
Lender
NameFINANCIAL PLUS CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 9, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$239,600 (+14.97%) Land $33,100 Building $206,500$239,600 (+14.97%) Land $33,100 Building $206,500
2024$3,978.00 (+68.13%)
2023$208,400 Land $28,400 Building $180,000$208,400 Land $28,400 Building $180,000
2020$2,366.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2001)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMar 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 747 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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