Polk County property record for 18 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Feb 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,680 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-27-353-018 |
| Primary APN | 7824-27-353-018 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,650 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 213 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 18 E ARMY POST RD |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5821 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | E 50 F W 270 F LOT 290 & ALL LOT 282 CUMMINSFORD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | CUMMINSFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 282,290 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fort Des Moines Provisional Army Officer Training School listed 1974 · 37 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1974) · NRIS 74000805 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | MONTEZUMA, IA 50171 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 14, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0007154974 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $165,000 (+13.79%) Land $77,000 Building $88,000 | $165,000 (+13.79%) Land $77,000 Building $88,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,680.00 (+21.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $145,000 Land $67,600 Building $77,400 | $145,000 Land $67,600 Building $77,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,034.00 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies.
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