This home is a real keeper. 3 br, 1 bath in great condition, There is a large living area. 3 good size bedrooms, bath with new flooring, large oak eat-in kitchen. appliances remain. A 3 season back porch which is wonderful for extra space. Newer roof, furnace, central air, 2016. a cute covered front porch. 2 car garage, the street is very private and as a single family home it will be excellent. a French door to a private deck from the living room. Very spacious layout.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
8,750 sq ftLot Size
$193Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Betsy Haas-Reineck• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Fantastic Starter Home with 3 bedrooms in a great south side neighborhood. You will love the space that this home has to offer and this kind of home is hard to find under $100,000.00 in Des Moines! The home owners are offering a 13 month HWA Home Warranty valued at $500.00, the roof was just fully replaced on 07/29/2016, and the carpet has been professionally cleaned. With these features, plus a newly renovated bathroom, this one is a steal! Call Today for your personal tour before this one is gone!
Public Records
Nov 2, 2007
Sold
$102,500
$104/sq ft
DMMLS #315251
Oct 31, 2007
Sold
$102,300
$104/sq ft
Sep 10, 2007
Listed
$107,000
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 2004
Sold
$90,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,786 (+2.2%)
$36,500 + $131,000
$167,500
2024
$2,726 (+0.2%)
$32,000 + $117,000
$149,000
2023
$2,720 (−6.5%)
$32,000 + $117,000
$149,000
2022
$2,908 (+3.8%)
$27,400 + $96,900
$124,300
2021
$2,802 (−3.8%)
$27,400 + $96,900
$124,300
2020
$2,912 (+6.8%)
$27,400 + $96,900
$124,300
2019
$2,726 (+1.0%)
$24,600 + $87,700
$112,300
2018
$2,698 (+13.4%)
$24,600 + $87,700
$112,300
2017
$2,380 (+10.5%)
$21,800 + $79,600
$101,400
2016
$2,154 (+6.4%)
$19,800 + $76,700
$96,500
2013
$2,024
$18,200 + $71,600
$89,800
Tax history for 1212 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,786 (+2.2%)
$36,500 + $131,000
$167,500
2024
$2,726 (+0.2%)
$32,000 + $117,000
$149,000
2023
$2,720 (−6.5%)
$32,000 + $117,000
$149,000
2022
$2,908 (+3.8%)
$27,400 + $96,900
$124,300
2021
$2,802 (−3.8%)
$27,400 + $96,900
$124,300
2020
$2,912 (+6.8%)
$27,400 + $96,900
$124,300
2019
$2,726 (+1.0%)
$24,600 + $87,700
$112,300
2018
$2,698 (+13.4%)
$24,600 + $87,700
$112,300
2017
$2,380 (+10.5%)
$21,800 + $79,600
$101,400
2016
$2,154 (+6.4%)
$19,800 + $76,700
$96,500
2013
$2,024
$18,200 + $71,600
$89,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
62 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
987
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
12004494000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Dec 26, 2025 • Final
Fence
Demolition
May 30, 2017 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Chain Link
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.201
Lot Size Acres: 0.201
Lot Size Dimensions: 62X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Foundation Details: Poured
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,981.25
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 987
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12004494000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Wright Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
2/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$182,000 – $220,000
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