Polk County property record for 1400 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 19,629 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.589 acres (25,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,925,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $29,114 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Sale & Line of Credit Apr 2023 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/05055-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/05055-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 60 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 19,629 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,263 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,650 sqft (0.589 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 171 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1400 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3856 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 3 W A SCOTTS ADDITION; AND LTS 1, 2 & 3 BLK 42 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3,42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 040/05055-001-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 S 84TH ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8511 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST STATE BANK OF LYNNVILLE IOWA |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage STATE SAVINGS BANK FSB |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FARMERS STATE BANK |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage A+ FCU |
| Jan 16, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage FIRST NAT'L BK/AMES IO |
| Jan 08, 2018 | Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST NAT'L BK/AMES IO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202520624 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20106 / 442 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024024 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1400 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3856 |
| Document Number | 0000020624 |
| Book / Page | 20106 / 442 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00020624 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,079.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 208 S 84TH ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8511 |
| Document Number | 0000020625 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00020625 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK OF LYNNVILLE IOWA |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1400 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3856 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 714, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-0714 |
| Document Number | 0000020200 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19458/412 |
| Instrument | 2023-00020200 |
| Name | STATE SAVINGS BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 312 Months |
| Due | Apr 15, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1400 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3856 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201900077268 |
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| Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17734/666 |
| Instrument | 2019-00077268 |
| Name | FARMERS STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1400 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3856 |
| Document Number | 0000067810 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 11 S 8TH AVE MARSHALLTOWN IA 501583038, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158-3038 |
| Document Number | 0000067810 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 07, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017692/000097 |
| Instrument | 67810 |
| Name | A+ FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78761-1867 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1400 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3856 |
| Document Number | 0000059267 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 11 S 8TH AVE MARSHALLTOWN IA 501583038, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158-3038 |
| Document Number | 0000059267 |
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| Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016802/000168 |
| Instrument | 59267 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK/AMES IO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 5625 MILLS CIVIC PKWY # 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-5301 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 08, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1400 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3856 |
| Book / Page | 016785 / 000374 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 04, 2018 |
| Instrument | 55024 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 11 S 8TH AVE MARSHALLTOWN IA 501583038, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158-3038 |
| Document Number | 0000055024 |
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| Date | Jan 08, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016785/000374 |
| Instrument | 55024 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK/AMES IO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 5625 MILLS CIVIC PKWY # 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-5301 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,600,000 (+8.11%) Land $217,000 Building $1,383,000 | $1,600,000 (+8.11%) Land $217,000 Building $1,383,000 | |
| 2024 | $29,114.00 (-21.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,480,000 Land $190,000 Building $1,290,000 | $1,480,000 Land $190,000 Building $1,290,000 | |
| 2020 | $37,228.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Lumen Technologies, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 38 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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