1640 E Army Post Rd is a 1,119 square foot house on a 1.39 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 14, 2016 for $60,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $157,960.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1.39 acresLot Size
$141Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$157,960
$98K since sold in April 2016$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 21.3% lower than the average sale price ($201K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
EX
Mixed Use District
EX is intended for locations and corridors with a mix of light industrial and heavier commercial uses, accommodating higher levels of vehicular traffic than MX districts and a predominance of mid-scale employment uses, such as office, low intensity industrial, and warehouse spaces associated with offices.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Hotel / motel
Office
Medical office
Post office
Apr 7, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - plm
Plumbing
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: 490
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NEW HOPE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,119
Building Sq. Ft: 1,609
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX S 44.5F ON W LN & S 41.4F ON E LN- LT 2 NEW HOPE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 216
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 60,365
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 1.386
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,119
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12003367102000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lovejoy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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McCombs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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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 104° 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
$155,000 – $187,000
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