Polk County property record for 1736 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,218 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-127-004 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-127-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,676 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,268 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 592 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1736 WALKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3482 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 S 150 FT LOT 1 BLK 71 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
1736 Walker St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1736 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3482 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000058377 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $87,700 Land $13,200 Building $74,500 | $87,700 Land $13,200 Building $74,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,218.00 | ||
| 2023 | $78,100 Land $11,700 Building $66,400 | $78,100 Land $11,700 Building $66,400 | |
| 2020 | $988.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1736 Walker St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1736 Walker St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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