Polk County property record for 3420 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 2,520 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.292 acres (12,760 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $201,500 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,536 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-208-020 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-208-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,520 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,870 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,760 sqft (0.292 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 330 sqft |
| Deck Area | 410 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3420 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LTS 9 & 10 ROCKY PLACE PLT 2 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROCKY PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,9,10 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3420 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00112258 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11113 / 0870 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $371,100 (+13.97%) Land $38,800 Building $332,300 | $371,100 (+13.97%) Land $38,800 Building $332,300 | |
| 2024 | $6,536.00 (+18.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $325,600 Land $33,300 Building $292,300 | $325,600 Land $33,300 Building $292,300 | |
| 2020 | $5,514.00 |
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 |
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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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