Polk County property record for 1742 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,034 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Foreclosure Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-179-028 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-179-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,218 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Attic Area | 353 sqft |
| Basement Area | 731 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,760 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 192 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1742 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 100 F LOT 8 BLK 64 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| 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 | 1742 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage INLANTA MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00014130 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18995 / 283 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1742 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3656 |
| Document Number | 0000045352 |
| Book / Page | 20602 / 96 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202645352 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $17,574.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1742 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3656 |
| Document Number | 0000014130 |
| Book / Page | 18995 / 283 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00014130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $178.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1742 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3656 |
| Document Number | 0000014132 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00014132 |
| Name | INLANTA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
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 | $129,700 (+12.2%) Land $11,000 Building $118,700 | $129,700 (+12.2%) Land $11,000 Building $118,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,034.00 (+28.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $115,600 Land $9,600 Building $106,000 | $115,600 Land $9,600 Building $106,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,578.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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