1525 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1525 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeWarehouse, Storage
Details3,600 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.376 acres (16,387 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$135,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$2,932 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Sep 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN120/03043-104-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN120/03043-104-001
Alternative APN
  • 782435101006

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area3,600 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area3,600 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1968
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area16,387 sqft (0.376 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1525 E ARMY POST RD
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50320-1811
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > Warehouse, Storage
Legal DescriptionS 100 F LT 4 LE-PORTE PLACE
Legal SubdivisionLE PORTE PLACE
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract10806

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 120/03043-104-001

Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5059 CHERRYWOOD DR, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-5457
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 17, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Sep 22, 2017Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit
FARMERS SVGS BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 18, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20206817
Deed Book / Page17955 / 334
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 17, 2020
Property Address1525 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1811
Document Number202000006817
Book / Page17955 / 334
Instrument DateJul 10, 2020
Instrument2020-00006817
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$215.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5835 GRAND AVE STE 105, 105, DES MOINES, IA 50312-1437

Mortgage

Document Number202000006819
DateJul 17, 2020
Instrument2020-00006819
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 22, 2017
Property Address1525 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1811
Book / Page016655 / 000685
Instrument DateSep 15, 2017
Instrument25146
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedOct 02, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1701 W D ST VINTON IA 523492505, VINTON, IA 52349-2505

Mortgage

Document Number0000025146
DateSep 22, 2017
Book Page016655/000685
Instrument25146
Lender
NameFARMERS SVGS BK&TR
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressVINTON, IA 52349
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueSep 21, 2018
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$170,000 (+14.09%) Land $79,000 Building $91,000$170,000 (+14.09%) Land $79,000 Building $91,000
2024$2,932.00 (+21.76%)
2023$149,000 (+19.2%) Land $69,300 Building $79,700$149,000 (+19.2%) Land $69,300 Building $79,700
2022$125,000 Land $58,000 Building $67,000
2021$125,000 Land $58,000 Building $67,000
2020$2,408.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 109 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
Mediacom CommunicationsCable2,000 / 1,000
VerizonFixed Wireless300 / 20
AT&TFixed Wireless100 / 20

May also be available at this address: Metronet Holdings, T-Mobile USA, Lumen Technologies. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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