Polk County property record for 1644 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,360 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/05548-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/05548-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,760 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 715 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 407 sqft |
| Basement Area | 608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,840 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 171 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1644 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 40 F LOT 8 BLK 60 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 60 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1644 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3658 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 5, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200287089 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9101 / 961 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000085149 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1644 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3658 |
| Document Number | 0000085149 |
| Book / Page | 016441 / 000032 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Instrument | 85149 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1644 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503163658, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3658 |
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 | $137,100 (+14.25%) Land $13,100 Building $124,000 | $137,100 (+14.25%) Land $13,100 Building $124,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,360.00 (-8.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $120,000 Land $11,400 Building $108,600 | $120,000 Land $11,400 Building $108,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,580.00 |
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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