Polk County property record for 501 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 3,745 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.744 acres (32,398 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,772 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/04965-201-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/04965-201-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,745 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,225 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,060 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 165 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,398 sqft (0.744 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 180 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 E ARMY POST RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5930 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SOUTHRIDGE PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHRIDGE PLAT NO. 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 4702 |
501 E Army Post Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5930 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2022 | Contract Sale, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192018-00069090 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17277 / 307 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078308 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 501 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5930 |
| Document Number | 0000082933 |
| Book / Page | 19313 / 191 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00082933 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5930 |
| Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2027 |
| Rate | 6% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 501 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5930 |
| Document Number | 0000069090 |
| Book / Page | 017277 / 000307 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 69090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 501 E ARMY POST RD DES MOINES IA 503155930, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5930 |
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 | $285,000 Land $137,000 Building $148,000 | $285,000 Land $137,000 Building $148,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,772.00 | ||
| 2023 | $250,000 Land $137,000 Building $113,000 | $250,000 Land $137,000 Building $113,000 | |
| 2020 | $6,063.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 E Army Post Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 501 E Army Post Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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