Polk County property record for 1639 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-180-011 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-180-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,985 sqft (0.137 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 171 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1639 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 LOT 14 BLK 61 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-02-180-011
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1641 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3657 |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00004217 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15192 / 0315 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300 (-) Land $300 | $300 (-) Land $300 | |
| 2024 | $6.00 | ||
| 2023 | $300 Land $300 | $300 Land $300 | |
| 2020 | $6.00 |
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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