Polk County property record for 1805 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 748 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.047 acres (2,063 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,324 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/02139-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/02139-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 748 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,063 sqft (0.047 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1805 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | BEG NE COR THN S 77.5F SW19.75F NWLY72.65F NE35.26F TO POB LT 23 BLK A EAST PARK PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST PARK PLACE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4101 83RD ST, URBANDALE, IA 50322-2311 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015128900 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15702 / 425 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $77,500 (+15.16%) Land $8,300 Building $69,200 | $77,500 (+15.16%) Land $8,300 Building $69,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,324.00 (+5.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $67,300 Land $7,000 Building $60,300 | $67,300 Land $7,000 Building $60,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,252.00 |
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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