Polk County property record for 1657 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 753 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,010 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,342 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-180-016 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-180-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 753 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,089 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 225 sqft |
| Basement Area | 336 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,010 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1657 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 43 F LOT 11 BLK 61 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1657 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3657 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00057967 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20284 / 53 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1657 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3657 |
| Document Number | 0000057967 |
| Book / Page | 20284 / 53 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00057967 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $199.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1657 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3657 |
| Document Number | 0000057968 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00057968 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $76,000 (+13.77%) Land $5,800 Building $70,200 | $76,000 (+13.77%) Land $5,800 Building $70,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,342.00 (+12.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $66,800 Land $5,000 Building $61,800 | $66,800 Land $5,000 Building $61,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,192.00 |
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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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 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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