Polk County property record for 3218 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,462 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,448 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $94,500 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,302 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/03824-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/03824-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,462 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,408 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 734 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 10,448 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3218 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 & N 25F LOT 9 BLK 5 KRYSHERS 2ND ADD PLAT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | KRYSHERS 2ND ADDITION PLAT 4 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3218 E 12th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2001.
Source: Polk County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3218 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200137688 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9033 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3218 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1220 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000014327 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20450/983 |
| Instrument | 2026-00014327 |
| Name | FIRST CLASS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 2051 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 17, 2036 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $214,900 Land $36,600 Building $178,300 | $214,900 Land $36,600 Building $178,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,302.00 | ||
| 2023 | $185,300 Land $31,400 Building $153,900 | $185,300 Land $31,400 Building $153,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,004.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3218 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 3218 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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