Polk County property record for 1914 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,220 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/02425-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/02425-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,234 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,500 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1914 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 166 GOODE & LIKES ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | GOODE & LIKES ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 166 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
1914 E Walnut St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8932 SE 48TH AVE, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1129 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201730179 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16677 / 672 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024892 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1914 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3748 |
| Document Number | 0000030179 |
| Book / Page | 16677 / 0672 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00030179 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $63.20 |
| 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 | 1914 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3748 |
| Document Number | 0000030181 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00030181 |
| Name | AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1914 E Walnut St was $2,220.
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 | $2,220.00 | $128,900 Land $29,300 Building $99,600 | $128,900 Land $29,300 Building $99,600 |
| 2024 | $2,220.00 | ||
| 2023 | $110,600 Land $25,000 Building $85,600 | $110,600 Land $25,000 Building $85,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,944.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1914 E Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1914 E Walnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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