Polk County property record for 1730 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,353 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $64,500 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,554 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-179-023 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-179-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,353 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,751 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 849 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 398 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,985 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 171 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 148 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1730 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 LOT 6 BLK 64 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-02-179-023
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 1730 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 011793 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8567 / 0454 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,600 (+14.12%) Land $11,400 Building $104,200 | $115,600 (+14.12%) Land $11,400 Building $104,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,554.00 (-1.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $101,300 Land $10,000 Building $91,300 | $101,300 Land $10,000 Building $91,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,570.00 |
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 410 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 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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