1604 Army Post Rd is a 1,296 square foot house on a 9,264 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $189,403.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
9,264 sq ftLot Size
$146Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$189,403
$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 7% lower than the average sale price ($204K) 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
$2,744 (+2.2%)
$24,300 + $141,100
$165,400
2024
$2,684 (+7.0%)
$21,200 + $125,700
$146,900
2023
$2,508 (+0.8%)
$21,200 + $125,700
$146,900
2022
$2,488 (+9.3%)
$17,400 + $97,900
$115,300
2021
$2,276 (−3.6%)
$17,400 + $97,900
$115,300
2020
$2,360 (+8.2%)
$17,400 + $97,900
$115,300
2019
$2,182 (+1.3%)
$15,000 + $84,800
$99,800
2018
$2,154 (+1.7%)
$15,000 + $84,800
$99,800
2017
$2,118 (+3.8%)
$13,300 + $76,400
$89,700
2016
$2,040 (+7.3%)
$12,600 + $74,200
$86,800
2013
$1,902
$12,100 + $73,400
$85,500
Tax history for 1604 Army Post Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,744 (+2.2%)
$24,300 + $141,100
$165,400
2024
$2,684 (+7.0%)
$21,200 + $125,700
$146,900
2023
$2,508 (+0.8%)
$21,200 + $125,700
$146,900
2022
$2,488 (+9.3%)
$17,400 + $97,900
$115,300
2021
$2,276 (−3.6%)
$17,400 + $97,900
$115,300
2020
$2,360 (+8.2%)
$17,400 + $97,900
$115,300
2019
$2,182 (+1.3%)
$15,000 + $84,800
$99,800
2018
$2,154 (+1.7%)
$15,000 + $84,800
$99,800
2017
$2,118 (+3.8%)
$13,300 + $76,400
$89,700
2016
$2,040 (+7.3%)
$12,600 + $74,200
$86,800
2013
$1,902
$12,100 + $73,400
$85,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 960
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOMESTEAD MANOR
Living Sq. Ft: 1,296
Building Sq. Ft: 1,756
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: S 148 F N 158 F LOT 5 HOMESTEAD MANOR
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 448
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,264
Legal Lot Number: 5
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.213
Depth Footage: 148
Front Footage: 62
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,264 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12002682000000
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
McCombs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$180,000 – $218,000
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