Polk County property record for 1618 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.274 acres (11,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,060 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-178-024 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-178-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,663 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,342 sqft |
| Attic Area | 244 sqft |
| Basement Area | 77 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Split Entry |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,970 sqft (0.274 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 171 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Canopy | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1618 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 60 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 60 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-02-178-024
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 1618 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3658 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 03, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006-00115095 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11696 / 0063 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1618 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3658 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 04, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000061303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19209/23 |
| Instrument | 2022-00061303 |
| Name | CITY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NORWALK, IA 50211 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2037 |
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 | $128,400 (+13.83%) Land $16,800 Building $111,600 | $128,400 (+13.83%) Land $16,800 Building $111,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,060.00 (+17.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $112,800 Land $14,600 Building $98,200 | $112,800 Land $14,600 Building $98,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,748.00 |
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.
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| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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