Polk County property record for 1535 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,338 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,793 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,308 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-158-033 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-158-033 |
|---|---|
| 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 2004 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,793 sqft (0.11 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 | 1535 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | PARCEL F BK 10253 PG 915 LOTS 10 & 11 BLK 43 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-02-158-033
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1535 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 06, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Oct 02, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00114459 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11122 / 0742 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1535 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000053646 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 06, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1535 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503163520, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000053646 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017629/000267 |
| Instrument | 53646 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CLIVE, IA 50325 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1535 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000027701 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 02, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1535 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503163520, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000027701 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 04, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017101/000187 |
| Instrument | 27701 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Oct 03, 2023 |
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 | $197,600 (+12.91%) Land $9,200 Building $188,400 | $197,600 (+12.91%) Land $9,200 Building $188,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,308.00 (+15.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $175,000 Land $8,000 Building $167,000 | $175,000 Land $8,000 Building $167,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,856.00 |
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 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 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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