1257 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
3 bd 2 ba 1,360 sqft Built 1895 Lot 7,579 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$165,000
Jun 21, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2022 | Sold | $165,000 | MLS #650091 |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Listed | $172,000 | MLS #650091 |
| Aug 4, 2020 | Sold | $133,000 | MLS #608257 |
| Jun 23, 2020 | Listed | $133,000 | MLS #608257 |
| Mar 28, 2014 | Sold | $98,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 26, 2014 | Sold | $98,000 | DesMoines |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Price changed | $99,000 | MLS #428829 |
| Jan 2, 2014 | Listed | $103,900 | MLS #428829 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $153,700 | $21,100 | $174,800 | $3,186 |
| 2023 | $139,900 | $18,800 | $158,700 | $2,910 |
| 2022 | $108,600 | $14,900 | $123,500 | $2,888 |
| 2021 | $108,600 | $14,900 | $123,500 | $2,502 |
| 2020 | $95,800 | $13,100 | $108,900 | $2,594 |
| 2019 | $95,800 | $13,100 | $108,900 | $2,504 |
| 2018 | $89,800 | $11,900 | $101,700 | $2,474 |
| 2017 | $89,800 | $11,900 | $101,700 | $2,360 |
| 2016 | $84,700 | $11,100 | $95,800 | $2,294 |
| 2015 | $84,700 | $11,100 | $95,800 | $2,458 |
| 2014 | $89,800 | $11,400 | $101,200 | $1,026 |
| 2013 | $28,700 | $11,400 | $40,100 | $990 |
| 2012 | $28,600 | $11,400 | $40,000 | $1,044 |
| 2011 | $32,800 | $11,400 | $44,200 | $930 |
| 2010 | $30,500 | $11,200 | $41,700 | $886 |
| 2009 | $30,500 | $11,200 | $41,700 | $822 |
| 2008 | $29,200 | $10,700 | $39,900 | $804 |
| 2007 | $29,200 | $10,700 | $39,900 | $772 |
Property facts
Year built
1895
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,360 sqft
Lot size
7,579 sqft
ZIP code
50316
City
Des Moines
Street
12th St
Coordinates
41.60206, -93.60435
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$990
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1257 12th St last sell?
1257 12th St most recently sold on Jun 21, 2022 for $165,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1257 12th St?
The most recent total assessment for 1257 12th St (year 2025) is $174,800 with $3,186 in property tax.
How does 1257 12th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.9% above the last sale price of $165,000.
When was 1257 12th St built?
1257 12th St was built in 1895.
How does 1257 12th St compare to others on 12th St?
We track 8 other properties on 12th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 12th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1257 12th St?
1257 12th St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,360 sqft, 7,579 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1257 12th St a flip candidate?
Yes — 1257 12th St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1257 12th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1257 12th St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.6%
Implied 1-yr
+14.3%
2026 Q2
$272.4K
2026 Q3
$280.3K
ZIP 50316 — Median Price History + Forecast
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