Polk County property record for 535 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 8,304 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.723 acres (31,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $796,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $21,710 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/04965-202-002 |
| Primary APN | 120/04965-202-002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,304 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 31,500 sqft (0.723 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 535 E ARMY POST RD |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5981 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Description | E 175F N 180F LT 2 SOUTHRIDGE PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHRIDGE PLAT NO. 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 4702 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 120/04965-202-002
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5981 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage IOWA BUSINESS GROWTH COMPANY |
| May 13, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage TRUBANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202627843 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20517 / 788 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016223 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 535 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5981 |
| Document Number | 0000035845 |
| Book / Page | 20556 / 371 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202635845 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Address | 535 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5981 |
| Document Number | 0000035845, |
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| Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20556/371 |
| Instrument | 202635845 |
| Name | IOWA BUSINESS GROWTH COMPANY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 6.36% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 535 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5981 |
| Document Number | 0000027843 |
| Book / Page | 20517 / 788 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.27843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $128,633.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 535 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5981 |
| Document Number | 0000027845, |
|---|---|
| Book Page | 20517/791 |
| Instrument | 2026.27845 |
| Name | TRUBANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Rate | 6.46% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 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 | $690,000 (+7.64%) Land $228,000 Building $462,000 | $690,000 (+7.64%) Land $228,000 Building $462,000 | |
| 2024 | $21,710.00 (-3.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $641,000 Land $167,000 Building $474,000 | $641,000 Land $167,000 Building $474,000 | |
| 2020 | $22,440.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | 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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