Polk County property record for 1223 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 630 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.279 acres (12,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $71,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,998 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/01350-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/01350-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 630 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,260 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 630 sqft |
| Basement Area | 630 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,155 sqft (0.279 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1223 ARMY POST RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 65F LT 9 & -EX S 10F-E 15F LT 11 & N 132.5F S 142.5F LT 12 ELLIS PLACE REPLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLIS PLACE REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 4603 |
Source: Polk County records, as of November 4, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4231 R57 HWY, NORWALK, IA 50211-9554 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 20042005-00026711 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10734 / 791 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000117981 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1223 ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5544 |
| Document Number | 202100117981 |
| Book / Page | 18849 / 673 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00117981 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4231 R57 HWY, NORWALK, IA 50211-9554 |
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 | $114,100 (+12.3%) Land $35,500 Building $78,600 | $114,100 (+12.3%) Land $35,500 Building $78,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,998.00 (+0.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $101,600 Land $31,100 Building $70,500 | $101,600 Land $31,100 Building $70,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,996.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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