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1908 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1908 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,046 sqft · built 2018
Lot Size0.195 acres (8,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$168,000 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill$3,200 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Transfer
Oct 2019 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-02-255-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-02-255-012
Alternative APN
  • 040/02426-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,046 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,536 sqft
1st Floor Area1,046 sqft
Upper Floors Area784 sqft
Basement Area1,028 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2018
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,500 sqft (0.195 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area70 sqft
Deck Area108 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1908 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-3748
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 167 GOODE & LIKES ADDITION
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section2
Legal SubdivisionGOODE & LIKES ADD
Legal Lot Number167
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract5200

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-02-255-012

Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1908 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3748
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 23, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 23, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 20, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
FIDELITY BANK
Sep 19, 2017Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit
IOWA ST BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201800066496
Deed Book / Page17265 / 0860
Last Transfer DateOct 23, 2019
Transfer Doc0000037100
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 23, 2019
Property Address1908 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3748
Document Number0000037100
Book / Page017556 / 000740
Instrument DateOct 17, 2019
Instrument37100
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1908 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503163748, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3748

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 23, 2019
Property Address1908 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3748
Document Number0000037101
Book / Page017556 / 000741
Instrument DateOct 17, 2019
Instrument37101
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$256.72
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1908 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503163748, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3748

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 20, 2019
Property Address1908 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3748
Document Number201800066496
Book / Page17265 / 0860
Instrument DateFeb 28, 2019
Instrument2018-00066496
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$268.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1908 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3748

Mortgage

Document Number201800066498
DateMar 20, 2019
Instrument2018-00066498
Lender
NameFIDELITY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2049

September 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 19, 2017
Property Address1908 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3748
Book / Page016651 / 000125
Instrument DateSep 18, 2017
Instrument24087
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1908 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503163748, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3748

Mortgage

Document Number0000024087
DateSep 19, 2017
Book Page016651/000125
Instrument24087
Lender
NameIOWA ST BK
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50309
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueSep 18, 2018
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$273,400 (+15.95%) Land $29,300 Building $244,100$273,400 (+15.95%) Land $29,300 Building $244,100
2024$3,200.00 (-14.44%)
2023$235,800 Land $25,000 Building $210,800$235,800 Land $25,000 Building $210,800
2020$3,740.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

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

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 410 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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