*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
Dec 19, 2026 • Active
Plumbing (commercial)
Plumbing
Water heater
Feb 18, 2026 • Final
Plumbing (commercial)
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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Flat
Building Type: Apartment
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FAIRMOUNT PLAZA 3
Gross Sq. Ft: 50,736
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 16,912
Building Sq. Ft: 50,736
# of Stories: 3
Legal Description: LTS 7,8 & 9 FAIRMOUNT PLAZA PLAT 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 83,635
Legal Lot Number: 7
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 1.92
Depth Footage: 168
Front Footage: 498
County Use Description: APARTMENT
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Average Wiring
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 50,736
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.92 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 06003405017001
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Garton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
Goodrell Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50317
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.