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1806 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1806 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 916 sqft · built 1882
Lot Size0.195 acres (8,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$76,500 (Dec 2005)
Tax Bill$2,938 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Transfer
Mar 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN040/02440-000-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN040/02440-000-000
Alternative APN
  • 782402254015

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area916 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,770 sqft
1st Floor Area916 sqft
Basement Area724 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1882
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1882
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,500 sqft (0.195 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area728 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area130 sqft
Deck Area206 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area132 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1806 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-3750
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 181 GOODE & LIKES ADDITION
Legal SubdivisionGOODE & LIKES ADDITION
Legal Lot Number181
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract5200

Owner

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1806 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3750
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 6, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 23, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 30, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 10, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20052006-00065601
Deed Book / Page11466 / 183
Last Transfer DateJun 30, 2022
Transfer Doc0000055876
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 6, 2022
Property Address1806 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3750
Document Number0000055876
Book / Page19183 / 596
Instrument DateJun 30, 2022
Instrument2022-00055876
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1806 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3750

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 23, 2021
Property Address1806 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3750
Document Number0000029864
Book / Page018431 / 000759
Instrument DateMar 5, 2021
Instrument29864
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$152.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address10457 DORSET DR #9 JOHNSTON IA 501312365, 9, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-2365

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$173,800 (+16.41%) Land $29,300 Building $144,500$173,800 (+16.41%) Land $29,300 Building $144,500
2024$2,938.00 (+12.31%)
2023$149,300 Land $25,000 Building $124,300$149,300 Land $25,000 Building $124,300
2020$2,616.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

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

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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.

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