2420 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
2 bd 1 ba 839 sqft Built 1924 Lot 3,986 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$125,000
Jul 13, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2021 | Sold | $125,000 | Public Record |
| May 26, 2021 | Price changed | $125,000 | MLS #629709 |
| May 21, 2021 | Listed | $129,000 | MLS #629709 |
| Nov 20, 2020 | Price changed | $119,500 | MLS #617933 |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Listed | $125,000 | MLS #617933 |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Sold | $65,000 | MLS #593571 |
| Oct 21, 2019 | Listed | $65,000 | MLS #593571 |
| Oct 4, 2017 | Listing removed | $75,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Listed | $75,000 | MLS #547666 |
| Nov 5, 2016 | Listing removed | $850 | Rently |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Listed for rent | $850 | Rently |
| Jul 15, 2010 | Listing removed | $75,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 28, 2010 | Listed | $75,000 | MLS #369676 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,600 | $19,000 | $127,600 | $1,772 |
| 2023 | $90,600 | $16,300 | $106,900 | $1,558 |
| 2022 | $65,300 | $13,100 | $78,400 | $1,834 |
| 2021 | $65,300 | $13,100 | $78,400 | $1,682 |
| 2020 | $55,900 | $11,500 | $67,400 | $1,748 |
| 2019 | $55,900 | $11,500 | $67,400 | $1,636 |
| 2018 | $50,700 | $10,200 | $60,900 | $1,620 |
| 2017 | $50,700 | $10,200 | $60,900 | $1,488 |
| 2016 | $45,800 | $9,200 | $55,000 | $1,450 |
| 2015 | $45,800 | $9,200 | $55,000 | $1,320 |
| 2014 | $41,500 | $8,200 | $49,700 | $1,614 |
| 2013 | $41,500 | $8,200 | $49,700 | $1,540 |
| 2012 | $55,200 | $10,000 | $65,200 | $1,750 |
| 2011 | $55,200 | $10,000 | $65,200 | $1,666 |
| 2010 | $66,700 | $11,700 | $78,400 | $1,526 |
| 2009 | $66,700 | $11,700 | $78,400 | $1,490 |
| 2008 | $62,900 | $11,100 | $74,000 | $1,490 |
| 2007 | $62,900 | $11,100 | $74,000 | $1,142 |
Property facts
Year built
1924
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
839 sqft
Lot size
3,986 sqft
ZIP code
50316
City
Des Moines
Street
12th St
Coordinates
41.61758, -93.60438
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,259
Gross rental yield
12.09%
Implied cap rate
7.86%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2420 12th St last sell?
2420 12th St most recently sold on Jul 13, 2021 for $125,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 2420 12th St?
The most recent total assessment for 2420 12th St (year 2025) is $127,600 with $1,772 in property tax.
How does 2420 12th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 2.1% above the last sale price of $125,000.
When was 2420 12th St built?
2420 12th St was built in 1924.
How does 2420 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 2420 12th St?
2420 12th St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 839 sqft, 3,986 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2420 12th St a flip candidate?
Yes — 2420 12th St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 2420 12th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 2420 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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