1321 Army Post Rd is a 795 square foot house on a 0.5 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $134,640.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$134,640
$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 22.1% lower than the average sale price ($173K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,002 (+2.0%)
$43,000 + $70,400
$113,400
2024
$1,962 (−1.0%)
$37,700 + $62,000
$99,700
2023
$1,982 (+0.8%)
$37,700 + $62,000
$99,700
2022
$1,966 (+4.6%)
$32,300 + $51,800
$84,100
2021
$1,880 (−3.2%)
$32,300 + $51,800
$84,100
2020
$1,942 (+9.0%)
$32,300 + $51,800
$84,100
2019
$1,782 (+1.0%)
$29,100 + $46,200
$75,300
2018
$1,764 (+7.0%)
$29,100 + $45,800
$74,900
2017
$1,648 (+11.5%)
$25,700 + $40,600
$66,300
2016
$1,478 (+7.3%)
$23,400 + $37,500
$60,900
2013
$1,378
$21,400 + $34,200
$55,600
Tax history for 1321 Army Post Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,002 (+2.0%)
$43,000 + $70,400
$113,400
2024
$1,962 (−1.0%)
$37,700 + $62,000
$99,700
2023
$1,982 (+0.8%)
$37,700 + $62,000
$99,700
2022
$1,966 (+4.6%)
$32,300 + $51,800
$84,100
2021
$1,880 (−3.2%)
$32,300 + $51,800
$84,100
2020
$1,942 (+9.0%)
$32,300 + $51,800
$84,100
2019
$1,782 (+1.0%)
$29,100 + $46,200
$75,300
2018
$1,764 (+7.0%)
$29,100 + $45,800
$74,900
2017
$1,648 (+11.5%)
$25,700 + $40,600
$66,300
2016
$1,478 (+7.3%)
$23,400 + $37,500
$60,900
2013
$1,378
$21,400 + $34,200
$55,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RX1
Mixed Use District
RX1 is intended for transitional areas between MX districts and N districts, providing for residential and office buildings at a scale and intensity appropriate for corridors adjacent to low-scale neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Hotel / motel
Library
Post office
Jan 22, 2019 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Remodel
Mar 11, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 660
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Masonry
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2
Living Sq. Ft: 795
Building Sq. Ft: 1,455
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX S 18F- E 1/4 LOT 12 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLAT 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,880
Legal Lot Number: 12
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.502
Depth Footage: 287
Front Footage: 76
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 795
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12000414003000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Morris Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
6/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$128,000 – $155,000
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