408 E Army Post Rd is a 1,008 square foot house on a 10,425 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $192,984.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
10,425 sq ftLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$192,984
$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 9.6% higher than the average sale price ($176K) 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
$3,014 (+2.2%)
$37,400 + $142,200
$179,600
2024
$2,950 (+4.8%)
$32,800 + $127,600
$160,400
2023
$2,816 (+0.8%)
$32,800 + $127,600
$160,400
2022
$2,794 (+7.1%)
$26,900 + $101,500
$128,400
2021
$2,608 (−3.6%)
$26,900 + $101,500
$128,400
2020
$2,704 (+7.6%)
$26,900 + $101,500
$128,400
2019
$2,512 (+1.2%)
$23,700 + $89,400
$113,100
2018
$2,482 (−2.1%)
$23,700 + $89,400
$113,100
2017
$2,536 (+11.8%)
$20,800 + $81,200
$102,000
2016
$2,268 (+1.6%)
$18,900 + $74,900
$93,800
2013
$2,232
$19,200 + $78,200
$97,400
Tax history for 408 E Army Post Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,014 (+2.2%)
$37,400 + $142,200
$179,600
2024
$2,950 (+4.8%)
$32,800 + $127,600
$160,400
2023
$2,816 (+0.8%)
$32,800 + $127,600
$160,400
2022
$2,794 (+7.1%)
$26,900 + $101,500
$128,400
2021
$2,608 (−3.6%)
$26,900 + $101,500
$128,400
2020
$2,704 (+7.6%)
$26,900 + $101,500
$128,400
2019
$2,512 (+1.2%)
$23,700 + $89,400
$113,100
2018
$2,482 (−2.1%)
$23,700 + $89,400
$113,100
2017
$2,536 (+11.8%)
$20,800 + $81,200
$102,000
2016
$2,268 (+1.6%)
$18,900 + $74,900
$93,800
2013
$2,232
$19,200 + $78,200
$97,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
MX3
Mixed Use District
MX3 is intended for mixed-use nodes and corridors within the city, where residents and visitors may access multiple uses by walking and automobile. This district accommodates higher intensity commercial uses at a smaller scale.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
Bank
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Hotel / motel
Office
Medical office
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 796
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RAINBOW PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,008
Building Sq. Ft: 2,084
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LT 34 & E 1/2 LT 35 RAINBOW PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,425
Legal Lot Number: 34
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.239
Depth Footage: 139
Front Footage: 75
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,425 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12004027000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lovejoy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
McCombs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$184,000 – $222,000
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