Polk County property record for 1523 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,338 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,152 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,328 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-158-026 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-158-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,338 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,406 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 762 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,152 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Width | 43 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 306 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1523 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | PARCEL A BK 10253 PG 915 LOT 6 BLK 43 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-02-158-026
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1523 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 07, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 07, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013-00061750 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11539 / 0586 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1523 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000048985 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18523/810 |
| Instrument | 2021-00048985 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DES PLAINES, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2036 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| 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 | $196,300 (+11.53%) Land $7,900 Building $188,400 | $196,300 (+11.53%) Land $7,900 Building $188,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,328.00 (+7.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $176,000 Land $6,900 Building $169,100 | $176,000 Land $6,900 Building $169,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,092.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530052003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| 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, river or lake flooding, Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| 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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 316 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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