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505 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

About this home

505 Army Post Rd is a 66,483 square foot multi-family home on a 3.17 acre lot.

Multi-familyProperty Type

2011Year Built

3.17 acresLot Size

Source:Public Records

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Market trends in 50315, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$200K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

141

10 MoM

New listings for sale

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$235,000
4 beds2 baths768 sq ft
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$170,000
4 beds1 bath894 sq ft
412 Gray St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$120,000
2 beds1 bath853 sq ft
918 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
$170,000
2 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
1011 Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
$185,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,012 sq ft
1702 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$204,900
3 beds1.5 baths859 sq ft
3717 SE 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$252,900
3 beds2 baths1,115 sq ft
2329 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
$250,000
— beds— baths1,600 sq ft
3511 Keyes Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
$230,000
3 beds1 bath1,091 sq ft
1324 Birch Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$450,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,786 sq ft
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Sale history for 505 Army Post Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,250

$412,000 + $430,800

$842,800

2024

$27,260 (−20.1%)

$362,000 + $424,300

$786,300

2023

$34,100 (−6.5%)

$362,000 + $424,300

$786,300

2022

$36,456 (−34.3%)

$303,000 + $634,500

$937,500

2021

$55,462 (−6.0%)

$303,000 + $634,500

$937,500

2020

$59,014 (−16.0%)

$303,000 + $634,500

$937,500

2019

$70,296 (−1.3%)

$275,000 + $1,118,000

$1,393,000

2018

$71,206 (+211.8%)

$275,000 + $1,118,000

$1,393,000

2017

$22,834 (−0.4%)

$280,000 + $1,374,200

$1,654,200

2016

$22,916 (−8.5%)

$230,000 + $304,100

$534,100

2013

$25,046

$230,000 + $6,510,000

$6,740,000

Tax history for 505 Army Post Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,250

$412,000 + $430,800

$842,800

2024

$27,260 (−20.1%)

$362,000 + $424,300

$786,300

2023

$34,100 (−6.5%)

$362,000 + $424,300

$786,300

2022

$36,456 (−34.3%)

$303,000 + $634,500

$937,500

2021

$55,462 (−6.0%)

$303,000 + $634,500

$937,500

2020

$59,014 (−16.0%)

$303,000 + $634,500

$937,500

2019

$70,296 (−1.3%)

$275,000 + $1,118,000

$1,393,000

2018

$71,206 (+211.8%)

$275,000 + $1,118,000

$1,393,000

2017

$22,834 (−0.4%)

$280,000 + $1,374,200

$1,654,200

2016

$22,916 (−8.5%)

$230,000 + $304,100

$534,100

2013

$25,046

$230,000 + $6,510,000

$6,740,000

*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

MX2

Mixed Use District

MX2 is intended for mixed-use, regional-scale nodes and corridors within the city, where residents and visitors may access multiple uses by walking.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Office
Medical office
Fire house
Police station
Post office

Property details

Interior

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Apartment

Property Information
Subdivision Name: THOMAS HEIGHTS REP OF BLK K
Gross Sq. Ft: 66,483
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 23,158
Building Sq. Ft: 66,483
# of Stories: 3
Legal Description: N 25F S 75F W 460.8F E 1532.8F SE 1/4 SEC 28-78-24; AND LTS 1 THRU 36 & LOT B LYING S & ADJ LTS 19 THRU 36 BLK 2 OFF REPLAT BLK K THOMAS HEIGHTS

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 138,091
Legal Lot Number: B
Legal Block Number: 2
Acres: 3.17
Zoning Code: C-2
County Use Description: APARTMENT

Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Average Wiring

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 66,483
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3.17 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 2011
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12005480003000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

South Union Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

4/10

McCombs Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

4/10

Lincoln High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

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

Des Moines, IA • 50315

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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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601 Lally Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 843 Sq. Ft.	$101,933
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