Polk County property record for 2120 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 876 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,950 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-279-021 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-279-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,752 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 876 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,920 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2120 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2265 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 61 TIMMONS PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMMON'S PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2120 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2265 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000071999 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000082611 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2120 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2265 |
| Document Number | 0000082611 |
| Book / Page | 18683 / 505 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00082611 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2120 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2265 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $126,000 (+17.32%) Land $23,800 Building $102,200 | $126,000 (+17.32%) Land $23,800 Building $102,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,950.00 (+14.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $107,400 Land $20,200 Building $87,200 | $107,400 Land $20,200 Building $87,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,704.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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