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1636 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1636 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.343 acres (14,962 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$48,000 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill$1,620 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Mortgage
Feb 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-02-178-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-02-178-027
Alternative APN
  • 040/05546-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,384 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area919 sqft
Upper Floors Area465 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAsbestos
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area14,962 sqft (0.343 acres)
Lot Dimensions171 ft deep x 87 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1636 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-3658
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 7 & E 17.5 F LOT 6 BLK 60 STEWARTS ADDITION
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section2
Legal SubdivisionSTEWARTS ADD
Legal Block60
Legal Lot Number6,7
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract5200

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1636 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3658
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 5, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
LOANCARE LLC
Feb 22, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 7, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016-00071001
Deed Book / Page16382 / 0475
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1636 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3658
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1636E E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3658

Mortgage

Document Number0000077499
DateOct 5, 2022
Book Page19287/162
Instrument2022-00077499
Lender
NameLOANCARE LLC
AddressVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term293 Months
DueMar 1, 2047

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 22, 2017
Property Address1636 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3658
Document Number201600071001
Book / Page16382 / 0475
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2016
Instrument2016-00071001
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1636 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3658

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$92,300 (+14.37%) Land $17,900 Building $74,400$92,300 (+14.37%) Land $17,900 Building $74,400
2024$1,620.00 (+12.03%)
2023$80,700 Land $15,600 Building $65,100$80,700 Land $15,600 Building $65,100
2020$1,446.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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