Polk County property record for 1854 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,829 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,516 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/02430-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/02430-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,829 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 808 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 93 sqft |
| Basement Area | 808 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,900 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 269 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1854 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3750 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOT 171 & E 20F LOT 172 GOODE & LIKES ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | GOODE & LIKES ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 171 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1854 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3750 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20182017-00076829 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16874 / 847 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000058850 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1854 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3750 |
| Document Number | 201700076829 |
| Book / Page | 16874 / 0847 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00076829 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $212.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1854 E WALNUR ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3750 |
| Document Number | 201700076831 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00076831 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
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 | $217,900 (+15.17%) Land $32,100 Building $185,800 | $217,900 (+15.17%) Land $32,100 Building $185,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,516.00 (+9.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $189,200 Land $27,400 Building $161,800 | $189,200 Land $27,400 Building $161,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,212.00 |
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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