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1736 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1736 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,667 sqft · built 1873
Lot Size0.274 acres (11,970 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$322,500 (Jan 2024)
Tax Bill$3,318 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Sale
Nov 2022 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-02-179-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-02-179-025
Alternative APN
  • 040/05628-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,667 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,064 sqft
1st Floor Area1,884 sqft
Upper Floors Area783 sqft
Basement Area397 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1873
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,970 sqft (0.274 acres)
Lot Dimensions171 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1736 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-3656
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 7 BLK 64 STEWARTS ADDITION
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section2
Legal SubdivisionSTEWARTS ADD
Legal Block64
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract5200

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-02-179-025

Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1736 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3656
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 31, 2024Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer
PRIORITY TITLE AND ESCROW, PRIORITY TITLE & ESCROW
Nov 23, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 01, 2022Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJan 31, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 31, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 23, 2022
Deed Document Number2024-00004468
Deed Book / Page19708 / 255
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2026

January 2024: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeLimited Warranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJan 31, 2024
Property Address1736 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3656
Document Number0000004468
Book / Page19708 / 255
Instrument DateJan 23, 2024
Instrument2024-00004468
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2024
Title CompanyPRIORITY TITLE AND ESCROW, PRIORITY TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1736 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3656

November 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 23, 2022
Property Address1736 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3656
Document Number0000087654
Book / Page19334 / 750
Instrument DateNov 16, 2022
Instrument2022-00087654
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 02, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 10675, GREENVILLE, SC 29603-0675

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5600 GRANITE PKWY, PLANO, TX 75024-4177
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

November 2022: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 01, 2022
Property Address1736 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3656
Document Number0000083141
Book / Page19313 / 944
Instrument DateOct 04, 2022
Instrument2022-00083141
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 11, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 10675, GREENVILLE, SC 29603-0675

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$315,500 (+79.77%) Land $16,800 Building $298,700$315,500 (+79.77%) Land $16,800 Building $298,700
2024$3,318.00 (+18.42%)
2023$175,500 Land $14,600 Building $160,900$175,500 Land $14,600 Building $160,900
2020$2,802.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Holdings
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Lumen Technologies.

Based on FCC filings for 410 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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