Polk County property record for 1525 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,338 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,095 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,380 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale & Second Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-158-028 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-158-028 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4,095 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Lot Width | 43 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 306 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1525 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | PARCEL B BK 10253 PG 915 LTS 6 & 7 BLK 43 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-02-158-028
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1525 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Jan 03, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Apr 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 01, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 01, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 01, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200600082569 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11542 / 0066 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000063149 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1525 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 08, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1525 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000063152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19663/239 |
| Instrument | 2023-00063152 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50310 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 28, 2028 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1525 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000063149 |
| Book / Page | 19663 / 209 |
| Map Reference | MB 10104 PG 208 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00063149 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 08, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $239.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1525 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000063151 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00063151 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 0000063150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19663/211 |
| Instrument | 2023-00063150 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50310 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1525 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000036989 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1525 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503163520, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000036989 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 08, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017140/000624 |
| Instrument | 36989 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 07, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1525 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000058952 |
| Book / Page | 016800 / 000938 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 01, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1525 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503163520, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000058952 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016800/000938 |
| Instrument | 58952 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 24, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1525 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000087625 |
| Book / Page | 016451 / 000856 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1525 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503163520, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000087625 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016451/000856 |
| Instrument | 87625 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 23, 2032 |
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 | $199,200 (+11.53%) Land $7,800 Building $191,400 | $199,200 (+11.53%) Land $7,800 Building $191,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,380.00 (+9.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $178,600 Land $6,800 Building $171,800 | $178,600 Land $6,800 Building $171,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,088.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530052003, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 316 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IA7727031, 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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