Polk County property record for 918 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,442 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,976 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/04368-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/04368-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,442 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 918 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2944 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | N 50 F S 100 F LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 8 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 918 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2944 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202428949 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19823 / 338 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 918 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2944 |
| Document Number | 202100043277 |
| Book / Page | 18496 / 979 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00043277 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $28.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 790 NE 47TH PL, 790, DES MOINES, IA 50313-2423 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $115,600 (+15.14%) Land $14,500 Building $101,100 | $115,600 (+15.14%) Land $14,500 Building $101,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,976.00 (-7.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $100,400 Land $12,400 Building $88,000 | $100,400 Land $12,400 Building $88,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,138.00 |
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
| 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.
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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