912 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 912 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,384 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$125,000 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$440 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Mortgage
Apr 2024 Second Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN040/04369-000-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN040/04369-000-000
Alternative APN
  • 782403208007

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,384 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,216 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area502 sqft
Basement Area502 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area164 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address912 E 12TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-2944
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionS 50 F LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 8 STEWARTS ADDITION
Legal SubdivisionSTEWARTS ADDITION
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number7,8
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract4800

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address912 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2944
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 25, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GREENSTATE CU
Apr 12, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
GREENSTATE CU
Apr 12, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GREENSTATE CU
Dec 2, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 12, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 12, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 2, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202417226
Deed Book / Page19767 / 494
Prior Transfer DateMar 14, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000067668
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address912 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2944
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address912 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2944

Mortgage

Document Number0000009906
DateFeb 25, 2026
Book Page20428/795
Instrument2026-00009906
Lender
NameGREENSTATE CU
TypeCredit Union
Address2355 LANDON RD, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueMar 1, 2041

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address912 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2944
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000017228
DateApr 12, 2024
Book Page19767/510
Instrument2024-00017228
Lender
NameGREENSTATE CU
TypeCredit Union
Address2355 LANDON RD, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueMay 5, 2034

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address912 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2944
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000017227
DateApr 12, 2024
Book Page19767/496
Instrument2024-00017227
Lender
NameGREENSTATE CU
TypeCredit Union
Address2355 LANDON RD, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 5, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate7.62%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateMay 1, 2031
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change5.62%
Max Rate At Change9.62%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate13.6%

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 2, 2021
Property Address912 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2944
Document Number0000126225
Book / Page18888 / 806
Instrument DateNov 8, 2021
Instrument2021-00126225
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$31.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address912 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2944

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$102,600 (+358.04%) Land $14,500 Building $88,100$102,600 (+358.04%) Land $14,500 Building $88,100
2024$440.00 (-73.72%)
2023$22,400 (-69.73%) Land $12,400 Building $10,000$22,400 (-69.73%) Land $12,400 Building $10,000
2022$74,000 Land $9,900 Building $64,100
2021$74,000 Land $9,900 Building $64,100
2020$1,674.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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