Polk County property record for 3416 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,950 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,556 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,596 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/04621-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/04621-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,810 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,556 sqft (0.288 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3416 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 7 & 8 ROCKY PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROCKY PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3416 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202019-00092393 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17809 / 756 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3416 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1224 |
| Document Number | 201900092393 |
| Book / Page | 17809 / 756 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00092393 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $199.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3416 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1224 |
| Document Number | 201900092395 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00092395 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
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 | $4,596.00 (+2.09%) | $262,300 (+14.59%) Land $38,600 Building $223,700 | $262,300 (+14.59%) Land $38,600 Building $223,700 |
| 2024 | $4,502.00 (+22.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $228,900 (+30.2%) Land $33,100 Building $195,800 | $228,900 (+30.2%) Land $33,100 Building $195,800 | |
| 2022 | $175,800 Land $26,600 Building $149,200 | ||
| 2021 | $175,800 Land $26,600 Building $149,200 | ||
| 2020 | $3,690.00 |
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 · 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.
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 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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