Polk County property record for 1541 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,361 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,071 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $136,500 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,178 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-158-034 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-158-034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,361 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,461 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Attic Area | 549 sqft |
| Basement Area | 812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,071 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Width | 43 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 178 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1541 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | PARCEL G BK 10253 PG 915 LOTS 11& 12 BLK 43 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1541 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006-00008025 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11184 / 0648 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1541 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000048890 |
| Book / Page | 016758 / 000700 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1541 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503163520, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000048890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016758/000700 |
| Instrument | 48890 |
| Name | BANKERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 12, 2032 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $178,600 (+12.82%) Land $9,700 Building $168,900 | $178,600 (+12.82%) Land $9,700 Building $168,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,178.00 (+28.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $158,300 Land $8,500 Building $149,800 | $158,300 Land $8,500 Building $149,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,468.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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