Polk County property record for 1403 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,306 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $66,500 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $440 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/02467-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/02467-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,306 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,284 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,002 sqft |
| Basement Area | 978 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1403 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 GOVERNORS SQUARE |
| Legal Subdivision | GOVERNORS SQUARE |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1349 DE WOLF ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2717 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20042005-00018909 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10701 / 393 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,700 (+117.41%) Land $13,800 Building $34,900 | $48,700 (+117.41%) Land $13,800 Building $34,900 | |
| 2024 | $440.00 (+8.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,400 Land $12,000 Building $10,400 | $22,400 Land $12,000 Building $10,400 | |
| 2020 | $404.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 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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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 | 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 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream 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: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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