Polk County property record for 1493 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,840 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.512 acres (22,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $14,154 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/03043-103-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/03043-103-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 8,840 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 8,840 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 22,314 sqft (0.512 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1493 E ARMY POST RD |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1809 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LT 3 LE-PORTE PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | LE PORTE PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10806 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2506 RIVER OAKS DR, IOWA FALLS, IA 50126-1514 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000065893 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1493 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1809 |
| Document Number | 0000007032 |
| Book / Page | 018317 / 000747 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7032 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 8878 HOOVER TRL INDIANOLA IA 501257257, INDIANOLA, IA 50125-7257 |
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 | $478,000 (+14.08%) Land $161,000 Building $317,000 | $478,000 (+14.08%) Land $161,000 Building $317,000 | |
| 2024 | $14,154.00 (+30.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $419,000 Land $142,000 Building $277,000 | $419,000 Land $142,000 Building $277,000 | |
| 2020 | $10,832.00 |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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