Polk County property record for 123 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 82,794 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 1.63 acres (71,047 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,600,500 (Sep 2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Jan 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 040/03881-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/03881-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 82,794 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 16,775 sqft |
| Basement Area | 16,029 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 16,029 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 71,047 sqft (1.63 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 253 ft deep x 280 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| State | IA |
|---|---|
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Description | INTERV VAC ALLEY & LOTS 4 THRU 13 LYG N OF LN BEG 122.24F S OF SE COR LOT 11 THN W 280.08F BLK E SCOTT & DEANS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | SCOTT & DEANS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Civic Center Historic District listed 1988 · 10 contributing resources · NRIS 88001168 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3046 BRECKSVILLE RD, D, RICHFIELD, OH 44286-9252 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202554830 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20269 / 586 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004045 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 123 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000036855 |
| Book / Page | 20561 / 916 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202636855 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Address | 3046 BRECKSVILLE RD, RICHFIELD, OH 44286-9399 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000036855, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20561/916 |
| Instrument | 202636855 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 6.51% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 123 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000004045 |
| Book / Page | 20400 / 367 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00004045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3046 BRECKSVILLE RD, RICHFIELD, OH 44286-9399 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3046 BRECKSVILLE RD STE D, D, RICHFIELD, OH 44286-9252 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 123 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000054830 |
| Book / Page | 20269 / 586 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00054830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 819 TAYLOR ST # ST11TH, ST11TH, FORT WORTH, TX 76102-6124 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3046 BRECKSVILLE RD STE D, D, RICHFIELD, OH 44286-9252 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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