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1650 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1650 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,298 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size0.274 acres (11,970 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$87,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$2,522 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Sale
Jun 2017 Loan Modification
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-02-178-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-02-178-030
Alternative APN
  • 040/05549-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,298 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,956 sqft
1st Floor Area706 sqft
Upper Floors Area592 sqft
Basement Area658 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Architectural StyleSplit Entry
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,970 sqft (0.274 acres)
Lot Dimensions171 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area28 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1650 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-3658
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 9 BLK 60 STEWARTS ADDITION
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section2
Legal SubdivisionSTEWARTS ADD
Legal Block60
Legal Lot Number9
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 Address10323 NE 75TH ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98662-3811
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 26, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 20, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
GUILLERMO S GARCIA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 5, 2011
Deed Document Number2021-00031235
Deed Book / Page18439 / 242
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 26, 2021
Property Address1650 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3658
Document Number0000031235
Book / Page18439 / 242
Instrument DateMar 12, 2021
Instrument2021-00031235
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$138.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address10323 NE 75TH ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98662-3811

June 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1650 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3658
Document Number0000007311
Book / Page016578 / 000201
Instrument DateJun 20, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address10323 NE 75TH ST VANCOUVER WA 986623811, VANCOUVER, WA 98662-3811

Mortgage

Document Number0000007311
DateJul 26, 2017
Book Page016578/000201
Instrument7311
Lender
NameGUILLERMO S GARCIA
Address10323 NE 75TH ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98662-3811
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJul 25, 2022
Interest
Rate8.5%

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$154,800 (+13.91%) Land $16,800 Building $138,000$154,800 (+13.91%) Land $16,800 Building $138,000
2024$2,522.00 (+17.3%)
2023$135,900 Land $14,600 Building $121,300$135,900 Land $14,600 Building $121,300
2020$2,150.00

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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