Polk County property record for 1607 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,492 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/05597-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/05597-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,850 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 914 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 914 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,970 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 171 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 143 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 143 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1,680 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1607 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 BLK 61 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 040/05597-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1607 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3657 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| 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 | $222,800 (+14.26%) Land $16,800 Building $206,000 | $222,800 (+14.26%) Land $16,800 Building $206,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,492.00 (+9.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $195,000 Land $14,600 Building $180,400 | $195,000 Land $14,600 Building $180,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,180.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · 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 |
| 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; 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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