344 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315 Property Records

Polk County property record for 344 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 704 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.167 acres (7,300 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Last Sale$70,000 (Nov 2014)
Tax Bill$2,148 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-27-378-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-27-378-016
Alternative APN
  • 120/03846-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area704 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,408 sqft
1st Floor Area704 sqft
Basement Area704 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,300 sqft (0.167 acres)
Lot Dimensions146 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area1,000 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area88 sqft
Utility Building1,000 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address344 E ARMY POST RD
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50315-5825
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeC-2
Legal DescriptionLOT 48 POLO PLACE
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionPOLO PLACE
Legal Lot Number48
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2025
Census Tract4602

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

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Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing AddressJOHNSTON, IA 50131

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 25, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 25, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 12, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2015-00054848
Deed Book / Page15395 / 0659
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$116,300 (+8.69%) Land $29,400 Building $86,900$116,300 (+8.69%) Land $29,400 Building $86,900
2024$2,148.00 (-0.19%)
2023$107,000 Land $29,400 Building $77,600$107,000 Land $29,400 Building $77,600
2020$2,152.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 1,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies, Verizon.

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