Polk County property record for 1536 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 13,370 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 2.03 acres (88,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $94,500 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $27,172 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/02785-102-001 |
| Primary APN | 120/02785-102-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 13,370 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 13,370 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 4,900 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 88,473 sqft (2.03 acres) |
| Lot Width | 258 ft Width |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1536 E ARMY POST RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1810 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LTS 2 & 3 JEWETT ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | JEWETT ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
Source: Polk County records, as of November 19, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1550 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1810 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20122013-00005171 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14354 / 364 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005171 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1536 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1810 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1550 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1810 |
| Document Number | 0000027886 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19058/685 |
| Instrument | 2022-00027886 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $852,000 (+8.67%) Land $373,000 Building $479,000 | $852,000 (+8.67%) Land $373,000 Building $479,000 | |
| 2024 | $27,172.00 (-6.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $784,000 Land $328,000 Building $456,000 | $784,000 Land $328,000 Building $456,000 | |
| 2020 | $28,922.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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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