Polk County property record for 3500 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Government Office, Courthouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,179 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.665 acres (28,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-208-029 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-208-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,179 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 8,266 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,179 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,999 sqft (0.665 acres) |
| Fence | Fence |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 3500 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1226 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government Office, Courthouse |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 TIMMINS SUB DIV AND; E 105.55F LOT 9 ROCKY PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMMINS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3500 E 12th St, a public works property, is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 ROBERT D RAY DR, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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) |
FEMA maps place 3500 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 3500 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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