Polk County property record for 1301 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 22,896 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 3.93 acres (171,190 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $97,674 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/04965-208-003 |
| Primary APN | 120/04965-208-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 22,896 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 22,896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 171,190 sqft (3.93 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1301 E ARMY POST RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5958 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-4 |
| Legal Description | -EX BEG SW COR THN N498F ELY 185.25F SE 97.94F E 159.57F SW 160.51F E 204.57F S 397.38F SW 44.5F NWLY 302.22F W 186.45F TO POB- LOT 8 SOUTHRIDGE PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHRIDGE PLAT NO. 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 4702 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1111 E ARMY POST RD, 2003, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5962 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $97,674.00 (-0.31%) | $2,930,000 (+14.01%) Land $967,000 Building $1,963,000 | $2,930,000 (+14.01%) Land $967,000 Building $1,963,000 |
| 2024 | $97,976.00 (+10.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,570,000 Land $849,000 Building $1,721,000 | $2,570,000 Land $849,000 Building $1,721,000 | |
| 2020 | $88,544.00 |
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 |
|---|
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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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