Polk County property record for 606 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 16,160 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,312 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $25,148 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/01983-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/01983-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 16,160 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 16,160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 47,312 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 280 ft deep x 168 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 606 E ARMY POST RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5900 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LT 5 & W 1/2 LT 6 HIGGINS ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGGINS ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1320 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD, CLIVE, IA 50325-8512 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $833,000 (+13.95%) Land $342,000 Building $491,000 | $833,000 (+13.95%) Land $342,000 Building $491,000 | |
| 2024 | $25,148.00 (+16.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $731,000 Land $300,000 Building $431,000 | $731,000 Land $300,000 Building $431,000 | |
| 2020 | $21,550.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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