Polk County property record for 911 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,899 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,362 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-209-018 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-209-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,899 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,854 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,115 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 804 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,150 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 42 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 236 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 911 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2943 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | N 42F LOT 1 & N 42F W 1/2 LOT 2 BLK 15 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
911 E 12th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 911 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| May 12, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00033261 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20168 / 91 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 911 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943 |
| Document Number | 0000033261 |
| Book / Page | 20168 / 91 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00033261 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $327.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 911 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943 |
| Document Number | 0000033262 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00033262 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 911 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943 |
| Document Number | 0000023005 |
| Book / Page | 19471 / 872 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00023005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $301.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 911 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943 |
| Document Number | 0000023006 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00023006 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 5, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.62% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 5, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.62% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 12.6% |
| Document Number | 0000023007 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19471/888 |
| Instrument | 2023-00023007 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 5, 2033 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 911 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943 |
| Document Number | 0000016679 |
| Book / Page | 19007 / 380 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00016679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 925 JORDAN CREEK PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-5952 |
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 | $201,800 Land $7,400 Building $194,400 | $201,800 Land $7,400 Building $194,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,362.00 | ||
| 2023 | $132,100 Land $7,400 Building $124,700 | $132,100 Land $7,400 Building $124,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 911 E 12th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 911 E 12th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 319 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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