Polk County property record for 2040 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,218 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/06325-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/06325-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,880 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2040 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2267 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 124 TIMMONS PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMMONS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 124 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6004 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, APN 040/06325-000-000, as of October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 175 S 9TH ST, 630, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-5833 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20172016-00077827 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16410 / 643 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011745 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2040 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2267 |
| Document Number | 0000011745 |
| Book / Page | 19741 / 31 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00011745 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 175 S 9TH ST STE 630, 630, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-5833 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2040 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2267 |
| Document Number | 0000077827 |
| Book / Page | 016410 / 000643 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 77827 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 06, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $87.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 1398 ANKENY IA 500210979, ANKENY, IA 50021-0979 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll as of October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,600 (+14.05%) Land $17,700 Building $52,900 | $70,600 (+14.05%) Land $17,700 Building $52,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,218.00 (+22.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $61,900 Land $15,500 Building $46,400 | $61,900 Land $15,500 Building $46,400 | |
| 2020 | $996.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530021006, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Lumen Technologies.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IA7727031, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 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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