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

Polk County property record for 913 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 ba · 1,763 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$120,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill$2,660 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Sale & Second Mortgage
Jun 2019 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-03-209-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-03-209-003
Alternative APN
  • 040/04475-000-000

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,763 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,351 sqft
1st Floor Area1,087 sqft
Upper Floors Area676 sqft
Attic Area250 sqft
Basement Area338 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1903
Architectural StyleSpanish
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area248 sqft
Deck Area256 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address913 E 12TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-2943
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS 50 F LOTS 10-11 & 12 BLK 15 STEWARTS ADDITION
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section2
Legal SubdivisionSTEWARTS ADD
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number10,11 11
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1021
Census Tract4800

Owner

913 E 12th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2020.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address913 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 14, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
Jun 27, 2019Correction Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jun 27, 2019Correction Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Feb 3, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 3, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
Feb 3, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 14, 2020
Deed Document Number2019-00096805
Deed Book / Page17832 / 618
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMay 14, 2020
Property Address913 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943
Document Number201900096805
Book / Page17832 / 618
Instrument DateMay 5, 2020
Instrument2019-00096805
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$191.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address913 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943

Mortgage

Document Number0000096808
DateMay 14, 2020
Book Page17832/640
Instrument2019-00096808
Lender
NameIOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2050

June 2019: Correction Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 27, 2019
Property Address913 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943
Document Number0000093821
Book / Page017383 / 000050
Instrument DateJun 18, 2019
Instrument93821
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 22, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address913 12TH ST DES MOINES IA 50313, DES MOINES, IA 50313

June 2019: Correction Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 27, 2019
Property Address913 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943
Document Number0000093831
Book / Page017383 / 000086
Instrument DateJul 6, 2017
Instrument93831
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 22, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1932 SW 3RD ST #5 ANKENY IA 500232400, 5, ANKENY, IA 50023-2400

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 3, 2017
Property Address913 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943
Document Number0000067180
Book / Page016366 / 000597
Instrument DateDec 7, 2016
Instrument67180
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address4420 ASHWORTH RD WEST DES MOINES IA 502653055, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3055

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 3, 2017
Property Address913 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943
Document Number0000067178
Book / Page016366 / 000594
Instrument DateDec 7, 2016
Instrument67178
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$4.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address4420 ASHWORTH RD WEST DES MOINES IA 502653055, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3055

February 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 3, 2017
Property Address913 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2943
Document Number0000067177
Book / Page016366 / 000592
Instrument DateDec 7, 2016
Instrument67177
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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$165,500 Land $18,200 Building $147,300$165,500 Land $18,200 Building $147,300
2024$2,660.00
2023$142,700 Land $15,700 Building $127,000$142,700 Land $15,700 Building $127,000
2020$2,434.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 913 E 12th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 913 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 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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