Polk County property record for 1611 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,396 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,500 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,842 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/05596-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/05596-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,396 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,316 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 908 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,970 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 171 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 358 sqft |
| Deck Area | 163 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1611 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 BLK 61 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 65821, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-0821 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200888815 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12664 / 10 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013075 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $162,300 (+12.32%) Land $16,800 Building $145,500 | $162,300 (+12.32%) Land $16,800 Building $145,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,842.00 (+8.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $144,500 Land $14,600 Building $129,900 | $144,500 Land $14,600 Building $129,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,618.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 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.
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