Polk County property record for 1640 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,119 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.38 acres (60,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,028 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/03367-102-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/03367-102-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,119 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,609 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,119 sqft |
| Basement Area | 490 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 60,365 sqft (1.38 acres) |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1640 E ARMY POST RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX S 44.5F ON W LN & S 41.4F ON E LN- LT 2 NEW HOPE |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW HOPE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 120/03367-102-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1640 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20162015-00191665 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15961 / 192 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201500191661 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,300 (+15.71%) Land $46,200 Building $73,100 | $119,300 (+15.71%) Land $46,200 Building $73,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,028.00 (-4.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $103,100 Land $39,700 Building $63,400 | $103,100 Land $39,700 Building $63,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,134.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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