Polk County property record for 1901 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,187 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,386 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $63,500 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,042 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/02151-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/02151-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,187 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 729 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 729 sqft |
| Basement Area | 729 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,386 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1901 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3747 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK B EAST PARK PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST PARK PLACE |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12682 SUNSET TER, CLIVE, IA 50325-8141 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201645648 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16273 / 703 |
| 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 | $121,500 (+17.05%) Land $25,600 Building $95,900 | $121,500 (+17.05%) Land $25,600 Building $95,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,042.00 (+10.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $103,800 Land $21,800 Building $82,000 | $103,800 Land $21,800 Building $82,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,848.00 |
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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